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Current angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker use is associated with a slightly lower mortality risk in patients hospitalized with influenza or pneumonia

Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia

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Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
The overall prevalence of venous thromboembolism in patients with COVID-19 is estimated to be 14.1 percent

Review: Estimated Prevalence of VTE 14.1 Percent in COVID-19

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Venous thromboembolism found in 7.9 percent of non-ICU patients, 22.7 percent of ICU patients
Among critically ill neonates and children

CLABSI Rates Have Remained Stable in Neonatal, Pediatric ICUs

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However, 2013 to 2018 saw decrease in population-based CAUTI rates, indwelling urinary catheter use
Spouses of patients admitted to the intensive care unit have an increased risk for cardiovascular events in the one to four weeks after admission

Cardiovascular Event Risk Up for Spouses of Patients in ICU

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Increased odds found for visits for cardiovascular diseases one to four weeks after spouse's ICU admission
Greater nurse staffing and intensivist hours are associated with significantly lower rates of sepsis

Nursing, Intensivist Staffing Tied to Lower Hospital Sepsis Rates

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In contrast, greater physician staffing, hospitalist hours associated with higher sepsis rates

September 2020 Briefing – Critical Care

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for September 2020. This roundup includes the...
Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rates of adverse outcomes

Considerable Adverse Outcomes Reported for Young Adults With COVID-19

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Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rate of adverse outcomes; 2.7 percent died
A protocol based on suctioning frequency plus continuous high-flow oxygen therapy results in a shorter time to decannulation among conscious

Time to Decannulation Shorter if Based on Suctioning Frequency

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Suctioning frequency plus continuous oxygen better indicator in critically ill with tracheostomy tube
Workplace climate is the factor most associated with burnout in nurses

Workplace Climate Drives Nurses’ Perception of Burnout

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Authors say that interventions to reduce burnout must extend beyond the individual level

August 2020 Briefing – Critical Care

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for August 2020. This roundup includes the...