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Recognition and management of neonatal sepsis

Neonatal infections are divided into early-onset sepsis (EOS) occurring within the first 48 hours of birth, and late-onset sepsis (LOS) occurring between 2 and 28 days after birth (Cailes et al,...

A Guide to the Gut Microbiome and its Relevance to Critical Care

If abnormalities in the gut microbiome may be a risk factor for —or directly contribute to—particular diseases, then attempting to alter the gut microbiome back to a ‘normal’ state may be an...

Introducing an oral care assessment tool with advanced cleaning products into a high-risk clinical setting

The introduction of the care improvement initiative ensured that oral care was provided to all patients, with those identified as being at high risk (category C) receiving care using the Stryker care...

The importance of obtaining a sputum sample and how it can aid diagnosis and treatment

The collection of sputum is one of the most common tests within respiratory medicine (Hickin et al, 2015). Sputum is (coughed up and spat out) salivary matter mixed with mucus or pus from the...

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