05). Resistance to all three drugs increased during 2015-2018 compared with 2011-2014 but was more pronounced for fluconazole (p = 0.001). More isolates with reduced susceptibility to fluconazole/amphotericin B were obtained from elderly patients versus younger subjects and urine versus respiratory samples (p =  less then 0.05). Our data show in…[Leer más]

caution is advised with its routine use.

Oral care is an important part of the care of critically ill patients, both ventilated and non-ventilated. An effective oral care programme reduces the incidence of pneumonia and promotes patient comfort.

Effective oral care is integral to safe patient care in critical care.

Effective…[Leer más]