Critical Care Alert – February 1, 2015
February 1, 2015
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Multicenter QI Project Results in a 23% Reduction in Medical Errors
Implementation of a quality improvement project focused on handoffs reduced medical errors by 23% and preventable adverse events by 30%.
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Benefits of NIV in COPD Supported in Routine Clinical Practice
In a large cohort study, COPD patients managed with noninvasive ventilation had lower inpatient mortality compared to those managed with invasive ventilation.
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Sleep-promoting Interventions for Critically Ill Patients
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Efforts have been made over the past couple of years to test and implement interventions in the ICU to promote sleep.
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The High and Low Cost of Dying
Nurses perceive increased quality of dying with lower costing end-of-life care, while underinsured families perceive increased quality of dying with higher costs.
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Early Recognition and Management of ARDS
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Early recognition of ARDS with strict adherence to low tidal volume ventilation is important for reducing mortality in the ICU.