Reduced rate of intensive care unit acquired gram-negative bacilli after removal of sinks and introduction of ' water-free ' patient care

This article concluded that removal of sinks from patient rooms and introduction of a method of ' water-free ' patient care is associated with a significant reduction of patient colonization with gram-negative bacilli, especially in patients with a longer ICU length of stay.

Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 21, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news