Kinlin LM et al 

Holms C et al 

About this article: "Pseudomonas and other waterborne pathogens are a frequent cause of microbial infections in critically ill patients. In the present study about a subacute care unit authors show a reduction of colonization and infection by these types of pathogens when using a point of care water filtration. Water filtration is a measure frequently overhelmed by personnel dedicated to prevent nosocomial infections."

Staudinger T et al 

About this article: "Continuous lateral rotation therapy is a measure that facilitates mucous clearance. In this randomized study patients were allocated to continuous lateral rotation using special beds or standard care with semirecumbent position. The incidence of VAP was significantly reduced from 23% to 11% when using lateral rotation therapy. This study confirms the utility of this measure that has the rationale of improving mucous clearance."

Worral CL et al 

Publication Types: Comment Editorial

This an editorial comment about the manuscript from Staundinger and cols published in the same issue of Crit Care Med. The rationale of using kinetic beds is commented. Differences with previous negative studies are also commented. Intolerance to kinetic beds may reach 40% of patients and this may an important barrier to systematically implement these type of beds