Critical Care Alert – August 1, 2014
August 1, 2014
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Thrombocytopenia in the ICU
The term thrombocytopenia refers to platelet counts < 150,000/microL, with severe thrombocytopenia defined as a count < 50,000/microL. -
Should Patients with Acute Respiratory Failure be Extubated at Night?
In this retrospective study of extubation outcomes in five ICUs at a single medical center, patients extubated at night had no increase in adverse events and their mortality rates and lengths of ICU stay were lower. -
What Factors Contribute the Most to Decrements in Post-ICU Physical Function in Acute Lung Injury Survivors?
Mean daily doses of up to 40 mg of prednisone equivalents and lengthy ICU stays were associated with impaired physical outcomes in patients who survived acute lung injury.