The Refractory Period in Cardiac Physiology
Am J Crit Care. 2024 Mar 1;33(2):155-156. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2024689.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38424017 | DOI:10.4037/ajcc2024689 (Source: American Journal of Critical Care)
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Mary G Carey Michele M Pelter Source Type: research

Understanding and Improving Bereavement Support in the Intensive Care Unit
Am J Crit Care. 2024 Mar 1;33(2):77-79. doi: 10.4037/ajcc2024438.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38424018 | DOI:10.4037/ajcc2024438 (Source: American Journal of Critical Care)
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Aluko A Hope Cindy L Munro Source Type: research

Assessing Discomfort in American Adult Intensive Care Patients
CONCLUSIONS: Intensive care unit patients in this study reported mild to moderate discomfort. Additional research is needed to design and test interventions based on assessment of specific discomfort-promoting stimuli to provide effective symptom management.PMID:38424019 | DOI:10.4037/ajcc2024362 (Source: American Journal of Critical Care)
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Marshall S Gunnels Emily M Reisdorf Jay Mandrekar Linda L Chlan Source Type: research

Perceptions of Interprofessional Practitioners Regarding Pediatric Palliative Transports
CONCLUSIONS: Pediatric palliative transport is considered a feasible, valuable, and critical end-of-life intervention. The value that PPT has brought to participating families warrants continued investment in the intervention's standardization and enhancement.PMID:38424020 | DOI:10.4037/ajcc2024127 (Source: American Journal of Critical Care)
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Harriett Swasey Diana Morrill Sandra Mott Shannon Engstrand Jean Anne Connor Source Type: research

Inactivity May Identify Older Intensive Care Unit Survivors at Risk for Post-Intensive Care Syndrome
CONCLUSIONS: Post-ICU inactivity may identify older ICU survivors who may be at risk for PICS and may guide future research interventions to mitigate symptom burden.PMID:38424021 | DOI:10.4037/ajcc2024785 (Source: American Journal of Critical Care)
Source: American Journal of Critical Care - February 29, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Maya N Elias Emily A Ahrens Chi-Shan Tsai Zhan Liang Cindy L Munro Source Type: research