Critical Care Alert – March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022
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Enteral Nutrition During Prone Positioning in Critically Ill Patients
The author reviews the use of enteral nutrition in critically ill patients during prone positioning.
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Patients’ Goals During Long-Term Acute Care Hospital Stays
After a long-term acute care hospital stay, most patients will achieve goals of ventilator liberation, eating, drinking, and speaking, but many will not achieve independence in walking, grooming, toileting, or returning home.
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Midline Catheters May Be a Safer Option than Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Whenever possible, use of midline catheters over peripherally inserted central catheters could be safer for patients.