FAST-HUG
Also written as: FAST-HUG — Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboprophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, stress Ulcer prevention, Glucose control
Mnemonic checklist for ICU daily care: Feeding, Analgesia, Sedation, Thromboprophylaxis, Head-of-bed elevation, stress Ulcer prevention, and Glucose control.
Full Definition
FAST-HUG is a systematic approach to ensure comprehensive daily care in the intensive care unit. Each letter represents a critical care element: F (feeding/nutrition), A (analgesia), S (sedation), T (thromboprophylaxis), H (head-of-bed elevation), U (stress ulcer prophylaxis), and G (glucose control). This mnemonic helps prevent omissions in complex critically ill patients and has been expanded in some institutions to include additional elements like spontaneous breathing trials. It serves as a quality improvement tool and standardizes ICU rounds discussions.
Usage
Usage note: Often written with hyphen; may be expanded to FAST-HUGS or FAST-HUGS-BID.
In Context
- "The FAST-HUG checklist was reviewed during multidisciplinary rounds." — ICU quality improvement report
- "All FAST-HUG elements were addressed in the daily care plan." — Progress note