Infection Control Considerations in Critical Care Unit Design and Construction

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judene Bartley ◽  
Nancy B. Bjerke
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Unit Design ◽  
Design And Construction

The patient within the critical care environment

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheila Adam ◽  
Sue Osborne ◽  
John Welch
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Critical Illness ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
The Common ◽  
Prolonged Stress ◽  
Dying Patient

Both critical illness and treatment in the critical care unit are extremely stressful, presenting great physical and psychological challenges for patients and their families. There are a range of compensatory responses to stress which may be adaptive, but severe or prolonged stress can induce a destructive spiral of decompensation. The importance of a holistic approach to care cannot be overemphasized; this chapter sets out the priorities of care for critically ill patients, and the common needs and problems for both patients and their families. The issues discussed include the mechanisms of stress in critical illness, the promotion of sleep, use of analgesia and sedation, management of delirium, complications of immobility, mouth, eye, and skin care, infection control, requirements for safe transfer, and care of the dying patient.

Critical Care Unit Design

2001 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 35-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mechelle Williams
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Unit Design

scholarly journals Critical Care Unit Design, Part III

1993 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 64I ◽  
Author(s):  
KAREN A. BRAY ◽  
KATHRYN HEARN
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Unit Design

scholarly journals Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Screening: A Core Infection Control Measure for Critical Care Unit in India?

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 572-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamunadevi V. Ramanathan ◽  
Ramasubramanian Venkatasubramanian ◽  
P. Senthur Nambi ◽  
Madhumitha Ramabathiran ◽  
Ramesh Venkataraman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Critical Care Unit ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Infection Control Measure ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant ◽  
Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
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