The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidance that provides updated information for healthcare providers managing patients with suspected or confirmed 2009 H1N1 influenza. It incorporates knowledge gained about clinical features of pandemic influenza through international consultations.
In essence, the guidance document encourages health professionals to administer antiviral medications as soon as possible to patients in high-risk groups with influenza symptoms, patients with pneumonia, and those with uncomplicated influenza-like illness that worsens. To access this document, CLICK HERE.
Silent Saboteurs: Managing Endotoxins for Sepsis-Free Sterilization
Invisible yet deadly, endotoxins evade traditional sterilization methods, posing significant risks during routine surgeries. Understanding and addressing their threat is critical for patient safety.