infection control protocol in icu

 Type of Infection that can occur in ICU;

1. Nosocomial infection

Candida species

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

E. coli

2. Through IV line

3. Catheters (CAUTI)

4. VAP

5. Air conditioning duct

6. Through Health care personnels

7. Through Visitors

8. Sepsis

9. CLABSI

Infection Control Protocol

1. Hand hygiene

2. Use protective barriers

3. Use aseptic technique; invasive devices

4. Care f environment

5. Prevent ventilator associated Pneumonia

6. Promote oral hygiene

7. Prevention of UTI

8. Prevention of central venous catheter associated infection

9. Prevent sugical site infection

10. Prevent from bedsore

11. Preventing lung infection via airway suctioning