Minimizing hospital acquired intensive care unit infections: A focus on prevention

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World J Crit Care Med. Mar 9, 2026; 15(1): 113252
Published online Mar 9, 2026. doi: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.113252

Table 3 Systemic infection prevention strategies and details

Strategy	Details
ICU triage and admission protocols	Avoid futile care and reduce overcrowding
Closed ICU model	24/7 oversight by intensivist-led team
Single patient rooms	Reduce MDRO transmission
Nurse-to-patient ratios	Improve care quality and reduce infection risk
Palliative care and early goal discussions	Limit non-beneficial interventions and exposure to infection

ICU: Intensive care unit; MDRO: Multidrug-resistant organisms.

Citation: Sanvitti M, Kanapeckas L, Bilotta F. Minimizing hospital acquired intensive care unit infections: A focus on prevention. World J Crit Care Med 2026; 15(1): 113252
URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3141/full/v15/i1/113252.htm
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.113252

Sanvitti M, Kanapeckas L, Bilotta F. Minimizing hospital acquired intensive care unit infections: A focus on prevention. World J Crit Care Med 2026; 15(1): 113252 [PMID: 41883756 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v15.i1.113252]

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