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? how to reduce mortality and morbidity in the ICU
reducing moebity and mortality in the icu involves mking accurate diagnosis about the presenting pathologies at the time of admission- using laboratory and radiology, and paying attention to details of the outlined icu care plan. Use of invasive monitoring, regular blood gas analsis, as needed. Speciased 1 or 2 nurse/ to a patient ratio, attending to the patient need 24/7. Strict infection control, and implement FASTHUG. Et cetera.