The use of stopcocks in blood transfusion and fluid management has received a lot of press in recent years

Exposure to Blood in the ICU: The Risks, and a Solution

There’s been a fair amount in the press lately about the nursing profession, ever since Miss America contestant Kelley Johnson chose to recite a monologue about her role as a caregiver for the talent portion of the event.

Why should we devote a full 30 days in September to spread the word about what sepsis is and what it does?

As a critical care nurse, you know all too well the dangers of needlestick injuries in the ICU. And while caring for patients is your number one priority, keeping yourself safe is equally important.

In our recent three-part series on Infections in the ICU, we focused on device-assisted infections.