title: [Infection control in the intensive care unit].
abstract: The basis of infection control is systematic monitoring of infections in the patient care units, whereby a clear-cut basis for focusing of the control is obtained. An entity of several distinct evidence-based methods, i.e. treatment bundle, is increasingly utilized. Though difficult in practice, the goal is zero tolerance, whereby all infections during the treatment should be prevented. Central principles of infection control include use of antimicrobial hand rinse in all patient care, appropriate use of protective devices and contact isolation as required by the detected microorganisms.
authors: OYS, operatiivinen tulosalue, infektioiden torjuntayksikkö.
authors: Pekka
authors: P
authors: Ylipalosaari
authors: Tero
authors: T
authors: Ala-Kokko
authors: Hannu
authors: H
authors: Syrjälä
mesh_terms: D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D010356:Patient Isolation; D011482:Protective Devices