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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-02-01
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Series: | Patient Safety in Surgery |
Online Access: | http://www.pssjournal.com/content/2/1/3 |
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