Multiple-site Decontamination in Critically Ill Patients Requires Careful Implementation

Overview

Journal Infect Med (Beijing)

Date 2024 Nov 19

PMID 39559749

Authors

Yuetian Yu

Bin Lin

Lihui Wang

Chunhui Xu

Cheng Zhu

Yuan Gao

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Abstract

The EPIC III study showed that 52% of patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) have infectious diseases and that the incidence of ICU-acquired infections is increasing, leading to longer ICU stays and higher mortality rates. Multiple-site decontamination, a type of selective decontamination program, has been associated with a reduction in the incidence of ICU-acquired infection and decreased mortality rates in some critically ill patients. However, the standardized implementation and actual effectiveness of multiple-site decontamination require further investigation.

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