CASE DISCUSSION
Preventing and managing ICU acquired infections
Presented India by Dr. D. Sai Rama DeviViews
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Case Description
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) acquired infections are a significant concern in healthcare settings. These infections can lead to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and even mortality. Preventing and managing ICU acquired infections is essential to ensure the safety of patients and...
Case Summary
- Nosocomial infections, or hospital-acquired infections, are infections patients contract during their healthcare stay, typically manifesting 48-72 hours after admission. These infections are significant due to their contribution to morbidity and mortality, caused by highly pathogenic microorganisms. They increase a patient's length of stay and associated healthcare costs.
Speaker Profile
Dr. D. Sai Rama Devi
MD, IDCCM, EDIC, MBA Critical Care Consultant Apollo Hospital. VisakhapatnamDr. D. Sai Rama Devi is a Critical Care Consultant at Apollo Hospital with expertise in intensive care and emergency medicine.
She holds MD, IDCCM, EDIC, and MBA qualifications, reflecting advanced training in critical care medicine and healthcare management.
Her clinical interests include management of critically ill patients, sepsis, organ support therapies, and ICU protocols.
She is experienced in delivering evidence-based multidisciplinary critical care with a strong focus on patient safety and outcomes.
Through her clinical and academic contributions, she continues to support advancements in intensive care medicine and critical healthcare services.
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