Immunization nurse champions
Are you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup Poll as…
Immune/Lymphatic System
CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating effects of…
Nurses’ knowledge of postpartum complications needs improvement
A study in MCN notes that most nurses who care for women during the postpartum period aren’t current on the rates and timing of…
Probiotics may prevent sepsis in infants
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial reported in Nature notes that combining a probiotic with fructo-oligosaccharide significantly reduces sepsis and mortality in newborns in rural…
New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections
The prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) continues to be a major goal for health care in both inpatient facilities and ambulatory surgical centers…
Pneumonia, sepsis may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sophia Antipolis, 2 August 2017: Pneumonia or sepsis in adults that results…
Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations
Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy report no…
C. diff rates in healthcare settings drop for first time in a decade
Clostridium difficile rates are dropping for the first time in a decade in healthcare settings, and it’s likely due to better cleaning and antibiotic…
5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a healthcare associated infection that can complicate care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. These nurse-led evidence-based…
Empowering nurses with infection control resources
As the frontline defense in many healthcare facilities, nurses and their knowledge of infection control principles and confidence in infection control protocols are essential to…
How to recognize and intervene for pediatric sepsis
A life-threatening, life-altering emergency, sepsis can have catastrophic effects. When the condition progresses undetected, it can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and death. Mortality…
American Nurses Association and CDC Announce Partnership to Improve Infection Prevention Education for Nurses
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently partnered to create the Nursing Infection Control Education (NICE)…
Immunization nurse champions
Are you an immunization nurse champion where you work? For 15 years, RNs have been ranked by the public in a Gallup…
CDC urges early recognition, prompt treatment of sepsis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has launched Get Ahead of Sepsis, an educational initiative to protect Americans from the devastating…
Nurses’ knowledge of postpartum complications needs improvement
A study in MCN notes that most nurses who care for women during the postpartum period aren’t current on the rates and…
Probiotics may prevent sepsis in infants
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial reported in Nature notes that combining a probiotic with fructo-oligosaccharide significantly reduces sepsis and mortality in newborns…
New CDC guideline for the prevention of surgical site infections
The prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs) continues to be a major goal for health care in both inpatient facilities and ambulatory…
Pneumonia, sepsis may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sophia Antipolis, 2 August 2017: Pneumonia or sepsis in adults…
Some antibiotics used during pregnancy may increase risk of congenital malformations
Competing interests: Anick Bérard is a consultant for plaintiffs in litigations involving antidepressants and birth defects. Flory Tsobo Muanda and Odile Sheehy…
C. diff rates in healthcare settings drop for first time in a decade
Clostridium difficile rates are dropping for the first time in a decade in healthcare settings, and it’s likely due to better cleaning…
5 Nursing strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a healthcare associated infection that can complicate care of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit. These…
Empowering nurses with infection control resources
As the frontline defense in many healthcare facilities, nurses and their knowledge of infection control principles and confidence in infection control protocols are…
How to recognize and intervene for pediatric sepsis
A life-threatening, life-altering emergency, sepsis can have catastrophic effects. When the condition progresses undetected, it can lead to multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and…
American Nurses Association and CDC Announce Partnership to Improve Infection Prevention Education for Nurses
The American Nurses Association (ANA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently partnered to create the Nursing Infection Control…
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