Turning a fasthug [1] into low flat hugs could improve compliance with daily care bundles on the general intensive care unit: a preliminary audit

Introduction Over recent years, Intensive Care Medicine has recognised the benefit of implementing checklists to augment strategies for improving patient safety[2]. One such care bundle checklist is the FASTHUG mnemonic (Feeding; Analgesia; Sedation; Thromboprophylaxis; Head up positioning; Ulcer Protection and Glucose levels)[1]. In our ICU a variation of the mnemonic has evolved, initially into ‘FLATHUGS’, and more recently into ‘FLATHUGS VC’, where additional care bundle components include L: invasive vascular Lines; C: Chlorhexidine mouth care; V: lung protective Ventilation.