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It is recommended to the severity of diabetic foot infection, the risk of developing complications, previous microbiological results, previous antibiotic use and patient preferences when choosing an ...
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ver más ... 2019It is recommended to start antibiotic treatment for people with suspected diabetic foot infection as soon as possible and take samples for microbiological testing before, or as close as possible to, ...
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ver más ... 2019Recommendation for reduced catheter‑related bloodstream infections and local site infections compared with semipermeable transparent (standard) dressings
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The 3M Tegaderm CHG IV securement dressing should be considered for use in critically ill adults who need a central venous or arterial catheter in intensive care or high dependency units. The estimated cost saving from using a 3M Tegaderm CHG IV securement dressing (Tegaderm CHG) instead of a standard transparent semipermeable dressing is £93 per patient. This estimate is based on a baseline catheter‑related bloodstream infection rate of 1.48 per 1,000 catheter days. Tegaderm CHG is ...
ver más ... 2019Recommendations for use of thermometers and the detection of fever.
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Do not routinely use the oral and rectal routes to measure the body temperature of children aged 0–5 years. In infants under the age of 4 weeks, measure body temperature with an electronic thermometer in the axilla. In children aged 4 weeks to 5 years, measure body temperature by one of the following methods: - electronic thermometer in the axilla. - chemical dot thermometer in the axilla. - infra-red tympanic thermometer. Healthcare professionals who routinely use disposable chemical dot ...
ver más ... 2019Recommendations to identify acute kidney injury in people with acute illness.
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Investigate for acute kidney injury, by measuring serum creatinine and comparing with baseline, in adults with acute illness. Investigate for acute kidney injury, by measuring serum creatinine and comparing with baseline, in children and young people with acute illness. Be aware that in adults, children and young people with chronic kidney disease and no obvious acute illness, a rise in serum creatinine may indicate acute kidney injury rather than a worsening of their chronic disease. Ensure ...
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