Infection control in intensive care units : U.K. national survey

摘要: SUMMARY A completed questionnaire was returned by 246 (85%) intensive care units participating in a national survey of infection control practice care. Thirty-three had no provision for isolating patients single side wards. Sixty percent responding ICU fewer than one washbasin per bedspace. Several reported using ventilator filters or tubing more frequently is currently recommended. Excessive numbers catheter urine specimens were sent laboratory examination some units. small number used open urinary drainage systems. significant proportion formally recognized policy on the management intravascular cannulae. Only 8% U.K. selective decontamination regimen, and nine these (50%) full time consultant microbiologist available to supervise recommended microbiological management. The majority received regular visit (≥ week) from microbiologist. Proposals are made development specialized service order reduce risk nosocomial care, improve existing resource