Tag: Intensive Care
Irritated Skin Tied to Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients
Treating, monitoring irritated skin may prevent pressure injuries
Findings Conflicted for Benefit of Tocilizumab in COVID-19
One trial shows reduction in mortality, but no evidence of efficacy seen in two additional trials
Lack of Knowledge Barrier to Prone Positioning Use in ARDS
Implementation strategies developed included educational outreach, learning collaborative
Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
Review: Estimated Prevalence of VTE 14.1 Percent in COVID-19
Venous thromboembolism found in 7.9 percent of non-ICU patients, 22.7 percent of ICU patients
CLABSI Rates Have Remained Stable in Neonatal, Pediatric ICUs
However, 2013 to 2018 saw decrease in population-based CAUTI rates, indwelling urinary catheter use
Cardiovascular Event Risk Up for Spouses of Patients in ICU
Increased odds found for visits for cardiovascular diseases one to four weeks after spouse's ICU admission
Nursing, Intensivist Staffing Tied to Lower Hospital Sepsis Rates
In contrast, greater physician staffing, hospitalist hours associated with higher sepsis rates
September 2020 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for September 2020. This roundup includes the...
Considerable Adverse Outcomes Reported for Young Adults With COVID-19
Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rate of adverse outcomes; 2.7 percent died
