Give your patient a fast hug every day!
This mnemonic can be used to reduce errors and apply protocol-driven, evidence-based medicine at the bedside. It can be applied daily on ward rounds in the ICU, or used as part of the package of care delivered in the ED on arrival of the critically ill patient
F - feeding
A - analgesia
S - sedation
T - thromboembolism prophylaxis
H - head of bed elevation
U - ulcer prophylaxis
G - glucose control
Vincent JL, Crit Care Med 2005 Vol. 33, No. 6
This mnemonic can be used to reduce errors and apply protocol-driven, evidence-based medicine at the bedside. It can be applied daily on ward rounds in the ICU, or used as part of the package of care delivered in the ED on arrival of the critically ill patient
F - feeding
A - analgesia
S - sedation
T - thromboembolism prophylaxis
H - head of bed elevation
U - ulcer prophylaxis
G - glucose control
Vincent JL, Crit Care Med 2005 Vol. 33, No. 6
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