Frequency, associated factors, and associated outcomes of dysphagia following sepsis
Identifying dysphagia as a potential complication of sepsis may improve swallowing function and survival while decreasing hospital length of stay. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 15, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Takashi Hongo, Tetsuya Yumoto, Hiromichi Naito, Toshifumi Fujiwara, Jun Kondo, Satoshi Nozaki, Atsunori Nakao Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Post –intensive care syndrome and health-related quality of life in long-term survivors of intensive care unit
The objective of this study was to provide preliminary data for improving the health-related quality of life of long-term intensive care unit survivors by identifying the relationship between health-related quality of life and post –intensive care syndrome. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 14, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Seung-Jun Kim, Kyungsook Park, Kisook Kim Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Internal and external validation of machine learning –assisted prediction models for mechanical ventilation–associated severe acute kidney injury
Currently, very few preventive or therapeutic strategies are used for mechanical ventilation (MV)-associated severe acute kidney injury (AKI). (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 13, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Sai Huang, Yue Teng, Jiajun Du, Xuan Zhou, Feng Duan, Cong Feng Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Frequency and nature of medical emergency team afferent limb failure in patients with documented vital sign abnormalities: A retrospective point prevalence study
Medical emergency team (MET) afferent limb failure is the presence of MET triggers and the absence of a documented MET call. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 11, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Considine, Debra Berry, Andrea Doric, Joanna Simpson, Alison Dwyer, Steven Hirth, Evan Newnham Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The use of a backboard during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and chest compression quality
Chest compression quality is vital in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to optimise the odds of survival. With great interest we read the article by Goulding et al. on the use of a BariBoard™ during CPR in patients with morbid obesity. In brief, the pilot study concluded that the control group achieved better results than the intervention group to improve efficacy of adequate chest compressions (13.4% vs. 4.5%; p = 0.001) and its secondary outcomes in cluding adequate depth (31.3% vs. 15.9%, p (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 6, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Ruben Houthoofdt, Zara Cuvelier, Brecht Serraes, Carl Haentjens, Nicolas Mpotos, Stijn Blot Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Correlation of patient-reported outcome measures to performance-based function in critical care survivors: PREDICTABLE
Establishing sequela following critical illness is a public health priority; however, recruitment and retention of this cohort make assessing functional outcomes difficult. Completing patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) via telephone may improve participant and researcher involvement; however, there is little evidence regarding the correlation of PROMs to performance-based outcome measures in critical care survivors. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 6, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Michelle Paton, Rebecca Lane, Eldho Paul, Natalie Linke, Yahya Shehabi, Carol L. Hodgson Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Appraising the quality of guidelines for peripheral arterial catheters care: A systematic review of reviews
Catheter-related bloodstream infections are among the most critical adverse events in critical patients with peripheral arterial catheters (ACs). Adherence to evidence-based guidelines can prevent and reduce arterial bloodstream infections. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - July 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Yi Wang, Liu Han, Yanyan Xiao, Fang Wang, Cui Yuan Tags: Review paper Source Type: research
Nurses ’ motivations and desired learning outcomes of postgraduate critical care studies: A descriptive exploratory study
Education guidelines and professional practice standards inform the design of postgraduate critical care nursing curricula to develop safety and quality competencies for high-quality care in complex environments. Alignment between nurses ’ motivations for undertaking postgraduate critical care education, and intended course learning outcomes, may impact students’ success and satisfaction with programs. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 19, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Oldland, Bernice Redley, Mari Botti, Alison M Hutchinson Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Editorial Board
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Source: Australian Critical Care - June 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Attending Annual Scientific Meeting on Intensive Care once again
This April, after 3 years of only participating in online conferences, webinars, and meetings, we were able to finally get together at Sydney International Convention Centre to attend the ANZICS/ACCCN Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) incorporating the annual Paediatric and Neonatal Conference. It was so good to actually see, reconnect, talk to, and socialise with colleagues once again and have the opportunity to make new connections. Sure, there were some online presentations, but mainly we were able to once again enjoy face-to-face presentations, discussions, and even debates. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Fenella Gill Tags: Editor's note Source Type: research
Improving outcomes from sepsis during rapid response team review
Sepsis is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalised patients worldwide. Although there have been several Australian studies on the epidemiology of sepsis in the emergency department1 and in the intensive care unit (ICU),2 studies of sepsis occurring on hospital wards are less common. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Daryl Jones, Jeroen Ludikhuize Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Response to “A predictive model for serious adverse events in adults with acute poisoning in prehospital and hospital care”
We thank Ferr és-Padró et al. for their interest in our article A predictive model for serious adverse events in adults with acute poisoning in prehospital and hospital care. We fully agree with their comment that a place of care assessment of capillary blood glucose and the level of consciousness is essential . As we state, we believe the initial assessment of the intoxicated patient should include systematic assessment of vital signs, including the level of consciousness, an electrocardiogram, and basic analytical determinations (glucose and lactate). (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 16, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Francisco Mart ín-Rodríguez, Raúl López-Izquierdo, Antonio Dueñas-Laita Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Effects of nonpharmacological interventions on sleep improvement and delirium prevention in critically ill patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis
The objective of this study was to identify the nonpharmacological interventions provided to improve sleep or prevent delirium in ICU patients or both and integrate their effect sizes. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 16, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Jiyeon Kang, Young Shin Cho, Minju Lee, Seonyoung Yun, Yeon Jin Jeong, Youn-Hui Won, Jiwon Hong, Soogyeong Kim Tags: Review paper Source Type: research
Response to “A predictive model for serious adverse events in adults with acute poisoning in prehospital and hospital care”
We thank Ferr és-Padró et al. for their interest in our article A predictive model for serious adverse events in adults with acute poisoning in prehospital and hospital care. We fully agree with their comment that a place of care assessment of capillary blood glucose and the level of consciousness is essential . As we state, we believe the initial assessment of the intoxicated patient should include systematic assessment of vital signs, including the level of consciousness, an electrocardiogram, and basic analytical determinations (glucose and lactate). (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 16, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Francisco Mart ín-Rodríguez, Raúl López-Izquierdo, Antonio Dueñas-Laita Tags: Letter to the editor Source Type: research
Barriers and facilitators to achieving competence in lung ultrasound: A survey of physiotherapists following a lung ultrasound training course
This study therefore explored the impact of attending a physiotherapy LUS training course on acquisition of competence and confidence and the barriers and facilitators for physiotherapists in achieving competence in LUS. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - June 7, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Louise Hansell, Maree Milross, Anthony Delaney, David H. Tian, Arvind Rajamani, George Ntoumenopoulos Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
