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Article: Infection control

Why is infection control so important in Intensive Care? Patients who are in Intensive Care are more at risk of getting infections. This is mainly due to patients being so unwell, and because some of the equipment we use can increase the risk of infection.The breathing (or endotracheal) tube, for example, provides essential support, but can increase the risk of lung infection. The lines and drips we use to monitor the patient or give fluids and medications can also increase the...

Article: Infection surveillance

Web Link: Sepsis Trust

Sepsis is a very severe form of infection.This link will take you to the UK Sepsis Trust. The website provides patients and families with easily understandable information on what sepsis is, the different types, the symptoms, treatements and potential long-term effects.There are personal stories from patients who have survived sepsis and from their family members. They offer an "In Touch" service, which is access to one-to-one support via email or telephone. There is also a...

Web Link: Sepsis Trust: patient and family information

Sepsis is a very severe form of infection.This link will take you to the UK Sepsis Trust's booklet for patients and family members. It provides easily understandable information on what sepsis is, the different types, the symptoms, treatments and long-term effects.