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Prophylactic Antimicrobial Use in the ICU
Overusing antibiotic prophylaxis can have devastating effects on the ICU patient, making it important to be able to identify what treatments will benefit a patient and when they should be put into practice. Stay up to date on the latest data concerning the effectiveness of prophylaxis in the ICU and the controversies.
Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infections: Can We Make It Safer For Our Patients?
The intravenous catheter has become an indispensable tool for providing treatment in the ICU, but it comes with a high risk for infection. Learn how to identify catheter-related bloodstream infections and how to decrease risks for ICU patients.
Contemporary Antimicrobial Focus in Critical Illness: MRSA and Fungi
The number of agents with clinical activity against Staphylococcus aureus and Candida has expanded in the last several years, but few have been studied in the critically ill population. Discover the new choices for treating infections and what the future has in store.
Therapy for Influenza: Present and Future
Human influenza is expected to cause 30,000 to 40,000 deaths this year in the United States, and many of these patients will pass through the ICU. Find out about the latest influenza strains threatening the population and the drugs on the horizon to combat a potentially deadly flu season.
Changing Practice from Reactive to Proactive: The Role of the Infectious Disease Consultant
When Johns Hopkins Hospital’s burn ICU decided to take a more proactive role in managing and treating infectious disease, they invited an infectious disease consultant to join their team. Learn about the principles weaved into everyday practice that have helped the hospital reduce infectious disease. |