Knowledge and awareness of infection control practices among nursing professionals: A cross-sectional survey from South Asia and the Middle East.

Background: The proficiency of nursing professionals in the infection prevention and control (IPC) practices is a core component of the strategy to mitigate the challenge of healthcare associated infections.

Aim: To test knowledge of nurses working in intensive care units (ICU) in South Asia and Middle East countries on IPC practices.

Methods: An online self-assessment questionnaire based on various aspects of IPC practices was conducted among nurses over three weeks.

In-hospital cardiac arrest incidence and outcomes in the era of COVID-19: an observational study in a Singapore hospital.

Background: COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in significant strain on healthcare resources and this requires diligent resource re-allocation. We aim to describe the incidence and outcomes of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) during this period as compared to non-pandemic period.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study in a tertiary care hospital in Singapore.

Impact of implementing novel automated code blue activation system on in-hospital cardiac arrest: A single center study.

Background: Prompt identification and management of patients having clinical deterioration on wards is one of the key steps to reduce in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA). Our organization implemented a novel Automated Code Blue Alert and Activation (ACBAA) system since 1st March 2018.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective before-and-after ACBAA system implementation study in JurongHealth Campus (JHC) of National University Health system (NUHS), Singapore.