Diabetes mellitus, glycaemic control, and severe COVID-19 in the Australian critical care setting: A nested cohort study
Internationally, diabetes mellitus is recognised as a risk factor for severe COVID-19. The relationship between diabetes mellitus and severe COVID-19 has not been reported in the Australian population. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 23, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Mark P. Plummer, Louise Rait, Mark E. Finnis, Craig J. French, Samantha Bates, James Douglas, Mansi Bhurani, Tessa Broadley, Tony Trapani, Adam M. Deane, Andrew A. Udy, Aidan J.C. Burrell, SPRINT-SARI Australia Investigators Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Effectiveness of interventions to reduce ventriculostomy-associated infections in adult and paediatric patients with an external ventricular drain: A systematic review
The objective of this review was to methodologically identify, appraise, and synthesise the primary research reporting the effectiveness of interventions to reduce ventriculostomy-associated infections in adult and paediatric neurosurgical patients with an external ventricular drain (EVD). (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 23, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Carly Rienecker, Noelleen Kiprillis, Rebecca Jarden, Clifford Connell Tags: Review paper Source Type: research
The effect of a family-based participatory care program on anxiety in patients with acute coronary syndrome in coronary care units: A randomised controlled clinical trial
Admission to the coronary care units (CCUs) and the patient's reduced interaction with family are regarded as important sources of anxiety. Family participation in care programs is pivotal to patient outcomes. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 23, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Mohsen Soleimani, Zarrin Tansaz, Narges Kheirollahi, Hassan Babamohamadi Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Diabetes mellitus, glycaemic control and severe COVID-19 in the Australian Critical Care Setting – a nested cohort study
Internationally, diabetes mellitus is recognized as a risk factor for severe COVID-19. The relationship between diabetes mellitus and severe COVID-19 has not been reported in the Australian population. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 23, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Mark P. Plummer, Louise Rait, Mark E. Finnis, Craig J. French, Samantha Bates CCRN, James Douglas, Mansi Bhurani, Tessa Broadley, Tony Trapani, Adam M. Deane, Andrew A. Udy, Aidan JC. Burrell, for the SPRINT-SARI Australia Investigators, The SPRINT-SARI A Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
The epidemiology of rapid response team activation amongst patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery
Clinical deterioration requiring rapid response team (RRT) review is associated with increased morbidity amongst hospitalised patients. The frequency of and association with RRT calls in patients undergoing major gastrointestinal surgery is unknown. Understanding the epidemiology of RRT calls might identify areas for quality improvement in this cohort. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 22, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Alexander LM. Pritchard, Ken Lee Chin, David A. Story, Phil Smart, Daryl A. Jones, Emily See, Justin M. Nazareth Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Intensive care professionals ’ perspectives on dysphagia management: A focus group study
Intensive care unit (ICU) –acquired dysphagia has severe consequences for patients including increased morbidity and mortality. Standard operating procedures, however, including systematic evaluation of swallowing function and access to specialised assessment and training may be limited. Dysphagia management relies on mult iprofessional collaboration, but practice is variable and nonstandardised. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 21, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Anne H øjager Nielsen, Gudrun Kaldan, Birthe Husted Nielsen, Gitte Juhl Kristensen, Louise Shiv, Ingrid Egerod Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Nurses ’ knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding the use of physical restraints in children in the intensive care setting in China: A cross-sectional multicentre study
The objectives of this study were to investigate paediatric nurses ’ knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding the use of physical restraints and to explore the factors related to the use of physical restraints. Findings will provide a reference to develop standard procedures and training. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 21, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Shan He, Yuqian Meng, Fang Liu, Xuefen Wang, Hongdan Qiu, Zelan Zuo Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Development of a scale measuring the difficulties faced by nurses who care for patients with delirium in intensive care units
Delirium in patients in the intensive care unit is associated with adverse outcomes. Nurses experience many difficulties in caring for those with delirium, which can lead to nurse burnout, prevent effective care for patients, and negatively impact the patient. The identification of factors creating challenges for nurses is, therefore, important to enable intervention. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 17, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Nana Owaki, Makoto Tanaka, Aki Kawakami Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Relying on pulse oximetry to avoid hypoxaemia and hyperoxia: A multicentre prospective cohort study in patients with circulatory failure
The purpose of this study was to assess the predictive performance of pulse oximetry (SpO2) to rule out hypoxaemia and hyperoxia in critically ill patients. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 14, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Thierry Boulain, Mai-Anh Nay, Pierre-Fran çois Dequin, Jean-Baptiste Lascarrou, Philippe Vignon, Toufik Kamel, Grégoire Muller, Stephan Ehrmann, the Clinical Research in Intensive Care and Sepsis Group TRIal Group for Global Evaluation and Research in S Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Implementing and sustaining Point of Care ROTEM ® into a trauma activation protocol for the management of patients with traumatic injury: A mixed-methods study
Up to 40% of patients with traumatic injury experience critical bleeding, many requiring transfusion of blood products. International transfusion guidelines recommend the use of viscoelastic testing to guide blood product replacement. We implemented a Point of Care ROTEM ® blood test for trauma patients who present and initiate a trauma activation. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 4, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Elizabeth Wake, Kerin Walters, James Winearls, Andrea P. Marshall Source Type: research
Nonpharmacological interventions for agitation in the adult intensive care unit: A systematic review
Person-centred nonpharmacological strategies should be used whenever possible to reduce agitation in the intensive care unit due to issues related to an overreliance on physical restraints and psychoactive drugs. However, the effect of nonpharmacological interventions to reduce agitation is unclear. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - May 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Anne Mette N. Adams, Diane Chamberlain, Mette Gr ønkjær, Charlotte Brun Thorup, Tiffany Conroy Tags: Review paper Source Type: research
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Source: Australian Critical Care - April 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Source Type: research
Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow – A letter to our patient, reflecting on our role as critical care physiotherapists during the COVID19 global pandemic
The Yesterday Today and Tomorrow plant (Brunfelsia) is a tropical plant native to Brazil. Its lush green foliage is accented with unique blooms that change colour. The flowers bloom first as a purple or violet bloom. The next day that same bloom is pale lavender and the next day it is white. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - April 29, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Kate L. Emery, Kimberley J. Haines Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Tracheostomy clinical practices and patient outcomes in three tertiary metropolitan hospitals in Australia
There is a paucity of literature in Australia on patient-focused tracheostomy outcomes and process outcomes. Exploration of processes of care enables teams to identify and address existing barriers that may prevent earlier therapeutic interventions that could improve patient outcomes following critical care survival. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - April 27, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Charissa J. Zaga, Sue Berney, Graham Hepworth, Tanis S. Cameron, Sonia Baker, Charles Giddings, Mark E. Howard, Rinaldo Bellomo, Adam P. Vogel Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
Clinicians ’ attitudes towards escalation and management of deteriorating patients: A cross-sectional study
Internationally, rapid response systems have been implemented to recognise and categorise hospital patients at risk of deterioration. Whilst rapid response systems have been implemented with a varying amount of success, there remains ongoing concern about the lack of improvement in the escalation, and management of the deteriorating patient. It also remains unclear why some clinicians fail to escalate concerns for the deteriorating patient. (Source: Australian Critical Care)
Source: Australian Critical Care - April 27, 2022 Category: Nursing Authors: Deb Newman, Fran Hofstee, Karen Bowen, Deb Massey, Olivia Penman, Christina Aggar Tags: Research paper Source Type: research
