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2016 Feb - CHP Consensus on Prevention and Control of Zika Virus Infection

Scientific Committee on Vector-borne Diseases. Consensus summary on prevention and control of Zika Virus Infection. Hong Kong: Centre for Health Protection; 2016 Feb.

After reviewing the latest findings, ZVI situation, and WHO recommendations, the CHP Scientific Committee on Vector-borne Diseases recommends: 1) year-round anti-mosquito actions in Hong Kong with cross-sectoral and community participation; 2) enhanced vector surveillance; 3) male traveller returning from affected areas should abstain from sex or use condoms; 4) deferral of blood donation from travellers returning from affected areas; 5) DH should be on high alert, preparedness and response for ZVI; 6) early diagnosis and notification of ZVI; 7) in view of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brazil, DH should communicate regularly with tourism sector; 8) DH should closely monitor the latest ZVI situation.

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公院ICU入住率逾八成 籲增病床

Date: 16/11/2015, Time: 3-4pm


香港危重病學會指,香港公立醫院的深切治療部病床數目不足,平均入住率達到八成
根據外國研究,入住率達八成或以上,有可能增加住院死亡率。


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2015 Sep 14 - 呼吸機肺炎死亡率達一成 設監控團隊減風險

深切治療部的病人需要使用呼吸機輔助呼吸,然而當中有一至兩成會感染「呼吸機相關性肺炎」,不幸感染的病人死亡率高達10%。港島東醫院 聯網2012年成立監控團隊,規定對使用呼吸機的病人進行特定護理,及使用新款醫療設備,減低病人患上「呼吸機相關性肺炎」的機會,成效顯著。

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2013 Oct 23 - onairpower 網上電台 創無限 (第11集)

本集第一節請來的是「香港危重病學會」介紹在ICU內發生的真實過案,並且由真實醫護人員演出,在第二節中,一群醫護精英 會在咪前分享由「香港危重病學 會」編著及剛印行的「生命現場」內的真實過案,亦各自分享在自身在ICU病房內的所見所聞,內容感人及使人動容,大家不要錯過。

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2013 Sep 3 - 認識深切治療部

Date: 3/9/2013: Venue: 那打素臨床模擬培訓中心

醫院的深切治療部(ICU)在不少人的眼中顯得絕望又沉重,認為送進深切治療部的病人大多都命不久矣,是「有入無出」的地獄。但在現實之中,深切治療部的康復比例原來高達三分之二,加上護士悉心照顧,深切治療部其實並非死氣沉沉之地....

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2013 Jun 16 - Commercial Radio 1 talking about the new book published by the HKSCCM

Date: 16 Jul 2013, Time: 00:30 - 01:30, Program: 商業一台 "起來! 大龍鳳"節目

Dr CW Lau and Sister HM So will be on air 0030 to 0130 16 July 2013 on Commercial Radio 1  "起來!大龍鳳" talking about the new book published by the HKSCCM, 生命現場 - 深切治療部救護實錄。

From left, back row: Christie Lau (Dr CW Lau's daughter), 何基佑先生,何飛鳳小姐;front row: Sister HM So, Dr CW Lau

 

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2013 May - Infection prevention and control during health care for probable or confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection

World Health Organization; 2013 May 6

WHO has developed new interim guidance to provide up-to-date information and evidence-based recommendations for the safe care of patients with probable or confirmed novel coronavirus (nCoV) infection.

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2013 May - FAQs on avian influenza A(H7N9) virus

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; 2013 May 3

H7N9 is a new subtype of avian influenza virus. The current H7N9 virus is a reassortant (i.e. mix) of viruses previously detected in wild birds and poultry. The recent event in China represents the first ever report of H7N9 virus in humans..

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2013 Apr - US CDC Interim Guidance on the Use of Antiviral Agents for Treatment of Human Infections with Avian Influenza A (H7N9)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2013 Apr 18.

This interim guidance provides recommendations for antiviral treatment of confirmed cases, probable cases, and cases under investigation of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus in the United States.

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2013 Apr 13 - WHO risk assessment: human infections with influenza A(H7N9) virus

World Health Organization: Geneva

The epidemiology of influenza A(H7N9) virus among animals, including the main reservoirs of infection among animals and the extent of geographic spread, is not yet established. So far, there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission. However, the two possible family clusters suggest that limited human-to-human transmission may occur where there is close contact between cases and other individuals, as occurs in families and, potentially, healthcare settings. Moreover, the genetic changes seen among these viruses suggesting adaptation to mammals is of concern, and further adaptation may occur.

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2013 - World Sepsis Day Newsletter 01

About World Sepsis Day 2013
So far, 161 national and international societies, 1,157 hospitals, and over 1,200 healthcare workers are supporting the World Sepsis Declaration.
This is the World Sepsis Day Newsletter 01. 
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2012 Sep 24 - Human Cases with Novel Coronavirus Infection

Date: 24 September 2012; Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a case of novel coronavirus infection with travel history to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar on September 23, 2012.

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2012 Sep 23 - Novel Coronavirus infection in the United Kingdom

Date: 23 September 2012; Source: WHO
On 22 September 2012, the United Kingdom (UK) informed WHO of a case of acute respiratory syndrome with renal failure with travel history to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Qatar.

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2012 - Guidance for control of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

Guidance for control of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; 2012.
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues guidance for control of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae.

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2012 Jun - NICE guidance on extracorporeal membrane carbon dioxide removal

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; 2012 Jun.
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has issued guidance on extracorporeal membrane carbon dioxide removal.

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2012 Jun 22 - European Medicines Agency advises doctors treating patients with nosocomial pneumonia with Doribax. London: European Medicines Agency Press

European Medicines Agency; Release; 2012 Jun 22.
The EMA concludes that the benefits of Doribax (doripenem) continue to outweigh its risks but recommends updating the prescribing information to allow using a higher dose in certain patients with hospital-acquired pneumonia and to clarify the recommendations and warnings on the use of Doribax in different types of bacterial infection.

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2012 Feb 25: HK Govt Press Release: CHP detects a case of NDM Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012; Issued at HKT 14:32
The Public Health Laboratory Services Branch (PHLSB) of the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) has identified a case of New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) Carbapenemase producing Enterobacteriaceae in an 82-year-old man.

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