Study Links Hygiene Protocol to Reduced Bloodstream Infections in ICU Patients
A new study indicates that a simple hygiene protocol can significantly reduce bloodstream infections in intensive care units. Researchers found a notable decrease in infections with the use of germ-killing soap and ointment.
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A study on antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospital intensive-care units revealed that a specific hygiene protocol correlated with reduced bloodstream infections. Researchers focused on the impact of using germ-killing soap and ointment on all ICU patients.
The study indicated that this approach reduced bloodstream infections by up to 44 percent. The antiseptic treatment also led to a significant reduction in the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, commonly known as MRSA.
Further details regarding the study methodology and participant demographics are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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