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Infection Control in the ICU

Presented from India by Dr. Raghunandan Nayani

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Infection control in the ICU is paramount due to the vulnerability of critically ill patients to healthcare-associated infections. Strict adherence to hand hygiene protocols is fundamental in preventing the transmission of pathogens between patients and healthcare workers. Utilizing personal...

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The discussion centers around infection control protocols in the ICU, particularly nosocomial infections and preventative measures. The focus is on patients who are immunocompromised, critically ill, or have invasive devices that increase their risk of infection. Common infections include central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP).

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Dr. Raghunandan Nayani

Chief Intensivist Sree Siddhartha Institute of Medical Science Hospital & Research Centre, Tumkur

Dr. Raghunandan Nayani is currently working as Anesthesiologist & Chief of ICU, Aruna Hospitals, Tumkur. After MBBS, he completed a Fellowship in Critical care Medicine offered by Medvarsity. With the clinical expertise he gained he handles multiple areas as Intensivist like insertion and management of Arterial, Central venous and Pulmonary arterial lines/catheters. Central venous pressure monitoring, Ventilation therapy, Thoracentesis management, assess patients for Aldretes scoring and transfer patients to wards. He presented papers internationally on Telemedicine