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This observational study of 224 ICU patients who had serial measurements of C-reactive protein found an association between elevated initial levels and development of delirium.
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From interviews, seven key factors were identified that characterized a high-quality consultation.
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Utilization of continuous EEG monitoring in mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU was associated with a reduction in hospital mortality without sigificantly affecting hospital costs or length of stay.
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Nurse practitioners (NP) have been involved in the care of critically ill patients since the late 1980s. Today, multiple universities and colleges offer NP preparation with specialization in a variety of areas.
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Implementation of an evidence-based extubation-readiness bundle was associated with a decrease in mechanical ventilation days and pneumonia in brain-injured patients.
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Patients with chronic kidney disease, acute myocardial infarction and atrial fibrillation and treated with warfarin had a lower risk for death, MI and ischemic stroke without a higher risk of bleeding.
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Effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is partly dependent on the adequacy of manual chest compressions, but they are limited by interruptions and less than ideal conditions such as during transport. Mechanical chest compression devices have been developed that improve organ perfusion vs manual compressions in experimental studies, but there is little evidence of their clinical effectiveness and safety compared to manual compressions.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis found that the healthcare-associated pneumonia concept was based on low-quality evidence confounded by publication bias and does not accurately identify antibiotic-resistant pathogens.
