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The article focuses on the infection control in the intensive care unit (ICU) which includes catheter-related bloodstream infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia. It highlights the factors in decreasing the rates of ICU hospital-acquired infections in the past decade including standardization of care, technological advances, and consumer activism. It mentions that teamwork and communication remained the most significant aspect in patient safety.

Infectious complications related to IV drug use represent an important source of morbidity and mortality among this population. We report an informative case of endogenous endophthalmitis related to injection of cocaine mixed with lemon juice. Clinicians should remember that any visual change among patients using injection drugs warrants aggressive workup, including empiric antifungal therapy. Once the disease is identified, early vitrectomy should be considered. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]