Do self-reported 'integrated' continence services provide high-quality continence care?
those with an integrated service provide higher quality care to older people. The provision of high-quality care for continence appears to be dependent upon well-organised services with personnel who have the appropriate training and skills to deliver the care.
Daily infusion of 1,600 μg Se (as selenite), following an initial bolus of 2,000 μg, is novel and without short-term adverse events. High-dose parenteral selenite significantly increases Se status, improves illness severity, and lowers incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia including early VAP for SIRS patients in ICU.