Impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease on Incidence, Microbiology and Outcome of Ventilator-Associated Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
Abstract Objectives: To determine the impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on incidence, microbiology, and outcomes of ventilator-associated lower respiratory tract infections (VA-LRTI). Methods: Planned ancillary analysis of TAVeM study, including 2960 consecutive adult patients who received invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) > 48
Identification of Distinct Clinical Phenotypes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Acute Brain Dysfunction Using Cluster Analysis
Abstract Acute brain dysfunction (ABD) is a frequent and severe syndrome occurring in critically ill patients and early identification of high-risk patients is paramount. In the present analysis, we propose a clinically applicable model for early phenotype identification of ABD at
Identification of Distinct Clinical Phenotypes in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Acute Brain Dysfunction Using Cluster Analysis
Abstract Acute brain dysfunction (ABD) is a frequent and severe syndrome occurring in critically ill patients and early identification of high-risk patients is paramount. In the present analysis, we propose a clinically applicable model for early phenotype identification of ABD at
Organizational Factors Associated With Adherence to Low Tidal Volume Ventilation: A Secondary Analysis of the CHECKLIST-ICU Database
Abstract Background: Survival benefit from low tidal volume (VT) ventilation (LTVV) has been demonstrated for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and patients not having ARDS could also benefit from this strategy. Organizational factors may play a role on adherence to
Organizational Factors Associated With Adherence to Low Tidal Volume Ventilation: A Secondary Analysis of the CHECKLIST-ICU Database
Abstract Background: Survival benefit from low tidal volume (VT) ventilation (LTVV) has been demonstrated for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and patients not having ARDS could also benefit from this strategy. Organizational factors may play a role on adherence to
Managing ICU Surge During the COVID-19 Crisis: Rapid Guidelines
Abstract Given the rapidly changing nature of COVID-19, clinicians and policy makers require urgent review and summary of the literature, and synthesis of evidence-based guidelines to inform practice. The WHO advocates for rapid reviews in these circumstances. The purpose of this
Redução das Infecções Primárias de Corrente Sanguíneas relacionadas a Cateter Venoso Central em Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Pediátricas e Neonatais Brasileiras: estudo quase experimental
Autores: Cristiane Pavanello Rodrigues Silva, Silvia Helena Frota Mendonça, Edna Aparecida Bussotti, Adriana Cristina da Cunha Alves, Kellen Cristensen, Luiz Maria Ramos FilhoFonte: Prevenção de Infecção e Saúde (REPIS) 1. Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria, Porto, Portugal.2. Beneficência Portuguesa de São
Critical Care Registries: The Next Big Stride?
Autores: Bharath Kumar Tirupakuzhi Vijayaraghavan , Ramesh Venkatraman , Nagarajan Ramakrishnan Fonte: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine Data: 2019 Dear Sir,We read with interest the publication by Manu Varma and colleagues. We congratulate theauthors for the admirable effort in