Medicina intensiva
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The series of updates on methodology for research in critically ill patients has addressed the difficulties caused by the characteristics of patients of this kind, bioethics, the interpretation of results, and methodological error. New statistical methods for causality research, meta-analysis and big data analysis have also been described. ⋯ We close the series with the hope of having provided a global vision of the statistical methods oriented toward the future, with the aim of promoting statistical culture. In parallel, we have analyzed the evolution in complexity of the methodological analysis in the journal.
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During health care, the patient is exposed to a wide variety of microorganisms. Maximum hygiene in all care activities is therefore essential in order to reduce the cross-transmission of preventable infectious diseases. ⋯ Adequate knowledge of the concepts and standards of use of antiseptics and disinfectants offers healthcare workers the essential tool needed to avoid the spread of infectious agents, while also establishing the scientific basis for their rational use. This article is part of a supplement entitled "Antisepsis in the critical patient", which is sponsored by Becton Dickinson.