Monday, October 14, 2013

ICU Care mnemonic FAST HUG BID updated to FAST HUGS BID

Critically ill patients need "FAST HUGS BID" (an updated mne... : Critical Care Medicine
Critically ill patients need "FAST HUGS BID" (an updated mne... : Critical Care Medicine: "Critically ill patients need 'FAST HUGS BID' (an updated mnemonic)"

F feeding/fluids
A ananlgesia
S sedation
T thromoboprophylaxis
H head up position
U -Ulcerprophylaxis
G-glycemic control
S -Spontaneous breathing trial

B -bowel care
I indewelling catheter removal
D deescalation of antibiotics