Implementation of the "FASTHUG" concept decreases the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a surgical intensive care unit

Implementation of the "FASTHUG" concept decreases the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia in a surgical intensive care unit

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. The Institute for Healthcare Improvement 100,000 Lives Campaign made VAP a target of prevention and performance improveme...

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Main Authors: Fath John J, Borst Marilyn J, Khuder Sadik A, Duggan Joan M, Hensley Sandra J, Papadimos Thomas J, Oakes Lauri R, Buchman Debra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Patient Safety in Surgery
Online Access:http://www.pssjournal.com/content/2/1/3

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