American journal of infection control
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Am J Infect Control · Jan 2019
Observational StudyImplementation of a multifaceted program to sustainably improve appropriate intraoperative antibiotic redosing.
National guidelines recommend intraoperative redosing of prophylactic antibiotics at defined intervals to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Compliance with these guidelines is poor. ⋯ Implementation of a multifaceted intervention improved rates of guideline-concordant redosing of intraoperative prophylactic antibiotics.
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Am J Infect Control · Jan 2019
Implementing the comprehensive unit-based safety program model to improve the management of mechanically ventilated patients in Saudi Arabia.
Ventilator-associated events are common in mechanically ventilated patients. They are associated with more days on mechanical ventilation, longer intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and increased risk of mortality. Theoretically, interventions that prevent ventilator-associated events should also reduce associated morbidity. We evaluated the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program approach to improve the care of mechanically ventilated patients. ⋯ The implementation of a multipronged program like the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program could improve the care processes and outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients.