Give your patient a fast hug (at least) once a day

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作者
Vincent, JL [1 ]
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[1] Free Univ Brussels, Erasme Hosp, Dept Intens Care, B-1050 Brussels, Belgium
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10.1097/01.CCM.0000165962.16682.46
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R4 [临床医学];
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1002 ; 100602 ;
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Objective: To introduce the Fast Hug mnemonic (Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboembolic prophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, stress Ulcer prevention, and Glucose control) as a means of identifying and checking some of the key aspects in the general care of all critically ill patients. Design: Not applicable. Setting: Any intensive care unit at any time. Patients: All intensive care unit patients. Interventions: Dependent on the results of applying the Fast Hug. Measurements and Main Results. Not applicable. Conclusions: Application of this simple strategy encourages teamwork and may help improve the quality of care received by our intensive care unit patients.
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