Nurses can Improve Infection Control
Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) occur in approximately 4 to 10 percent of hospitalized patients and account for more than 1,700,000 infections per year in the USA alone. In the ICU and Anesthesia, this concern is even greater considering the pressure on ICU nurses and CRNA’s as well as the critical condition of the patients.
A Review of Advances in the Field of Anesthesia
Advancements and innovations in anesthesia have vastly improved the quality of care provided to patients, as well as the safety and performance of CRNAs and anesthetists.
Precision Medicine and ICU Care
Innovations in technology have made the world more personalized. Although much of this innovation is led by marketing endeavors, personalization is a rising trend in all industries – including healthcare.
7 Medical Inventions that Changed Hospitals Forever
It’s almost impossible to imagine life without modern medicine and healthcare facilities. However, many of the technologies and procedures we take for granted weren’t even available 100 years ago.
World Anesthesia Day-a tribute to the benefits of painless medicine
Anesthesia is one of the most important discoveries in the history of medicine and has completely revolutionized the quality of healthcare that patients can receive.
5 Ways to Improve Staff Safety in Healthcare
Working in the healthcare profession is one of the most rewarding careers you can choose, but working in healthcare also puts your own health at risk.
CLABSI prevention challenges
Majority of CLABSIs are related to the use of central venous catheters and are in fact one of the most important complication in critical care.
CDC Guidelines for catheter related infection prevention in ICU
The burden of infection control is even greater in critically ill patients, as they are naturally weakened by their state of health.
Patient Safety in the ICU
Patient safety has become a major concern in the healthcare industry.To raise awareness for patient safety, the World Health Organisation celebrates Patient Safety Day on December 9th every year.
Facing down intraluminal contamination risks with innovative stopcock design
Stopcocks have a mixed reputation among medical staff who use them. On the one hand, the device simplifies infusion, blood sampling and drug administration routines and is included in many standard procedures. On the other hand, research has validated the concern of increased risk of intraluminal contamination when using stopcocks.