Baths With Antiseptic Wipes Reduce ICU Infections
Posted On Monday, February 25, 2013 By USA Education News. Under MISSOURI Tags: Barnes-Jewish, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, David Warren, ICU infections, MRSA, Washington University School of Medicine
Patients in intensive care units who are bathed daily with antiseptic wipes instead of ordinary soap and water have significantly lower rates of bloodstream infections and are less likely to acquire antibiotic-resistant bacteria on the skin, a new study shows.
The findings point to a relatively simple way to prevent infections ...
Siteman Cancer Center to Open South St. Louis County location Jan. 7
Posted On Sunday, January 6, 2013 By USA Education News. Under MISSOURI Tags: Barnes-Jewish, Medicine, Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis County, Washington University Medical Center
The Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine will begin seeing patients Jan. 7 at its newest outpatient location, in south St. Louis County.
Located at Interstate 55 and Butler Hill Road, Siteman Cancer Center-South County offers access to the same advanced treatments, including more than ...