ICU infection control practices (127 respondents of 223 ICUs, response rate 57%)
| No. (%) of respondents | |
|---|---|
| Joint ward round with microbiology/infection control | |
| Daily weekday round | 56 (44%) |
| Less frequent | 54 (43%) |
| Never | 17 (13%) |
| Chlorhexidine bed baths | |
| Routine | 19 (15%) |
| If MRSA positive | 63 (50%) |
| Never | 27 (21%) |
| Information not given | 18 (14%) |
| Oral hygiene | |
| Chlorhexidine mouthwash | 25 (20%) |
| Corsodyl gel | 31 (24%) |
| Corsodyl mouthwash | 10 (8%) |
| Toothpaste | 41 (32%) |
| None of above | 2 (2%) |
| Information not given | 18 (14%) |
| Antimicrobial-coated CVCs | 35 (28%) |
| Antiseptic-coated CVCs | 37 (29%) |
| Bionnector valve use | |
| Yes | 86 (68%) |
| No | 26 (20%) |
| Information not given | 15 (12%) |
| Three-way tap use | |
| Routine | 55 (43%) |
| Sometimes or rare | 34 (27%) |
| Never | 23 (18%) |
| Information not given | 15 (12%) |
| Chlorhexidine-impregnated patch at CVC insertion site | |
| Yes | 21 (17%) |
| No | 90 (71%) |
| Information not given | 16 (13%) |
CVC, central venous catheter; ICU, intensive care unit; MRSA, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.