Julian Klug

Julian Klug

MD

FAST HUG - ICU

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On ICU rounds/admissions, give every patient a FAST HUG (AE):

  • F: Food
  • A: Analgesia
  • S: Sedation
  • T: Thrombus
  • H: Hydration and Head-elevation
  • U: Ulcer prevention
  • G: Glycaemia
  • A: Antibiotics
  • E: Equipment

Ref: Vincent J-L. Give your patient a fast hug (at least) once a day*. Read Online: Critical Care Medicine; Society of Critical Care Medicine. 2005 Jun;33(6):1225–1229.

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