Tag: Intensive Care
Notes Reflecting Financial Considerations ID’d in ICU
Overall, 4.2 percent of admissions have at least one clinical note reflecting financial considerations
October 2018 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for October 2018. This roundup includes the...
Neither Haloperidol, Ziprasidone Shortens Delirium in ICU
No decrease in duration versus placebo for patients with hypoactive, hyperactive delirium in ICU
2006 to 2015 Saw Decrease in Medicare Beneficiary ICU Use
Admission rates to the ICU significantly decreased, with large variations seen by state
Mechanical Ventilation May Alter Diaphragm Muscle Fibers
This reduction in fiber length may make it more difficult to wean patients from ventilation
September 2018 Briefing – Critical Care
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Critical Care for September 2018. This roundup includes the...
Having Hospital Palliative Care Doesn’t Impact Tx Intensity
Benefit of hospital palliative care program for patients in ICU is in increased discharge to hospice
Actigraphy May Overestimate Sleep in ICU Setting
Wide ranges of sleep quality and quantity with use of actigraphy among critically ill patients in ICU
Factors Predictive of Escalated Care in Infant Bronchiolitis ID’d
Include oxygen saturation < 90 percent, nasal flaring/grunting, apnea, retractions, age ≤2 months
Recommendations Issued for Enhancing ICU Diagnostic Safety
Include enhancing recognition of potential errors, increasing teamwork, patient-centeredness
