Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections Among the Neurologically Critically Ill

Reducing Hospital-Acquired Infections Among the Neurologically Critically Ill

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) result in excess morbidity, mortality, and resource consumption. Immobilized, ventilator-dependent ICU patients are at the highest risk of HAI. Despite broad implementation of relevant... read more

Study Finds Two Ways to Reduce HAIs

Study Finds Two Ways to Reduce HAIs

The risk for hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) is reduced by conducting fewer patient transports and limiting urinary catheter use, according to a study conducted at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, New Jersey.... read more