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Can Occurrence of Delirium be Predicted by Elevated Proinflammatory Cytokines?
This observational study of 224 ICU patients who had serial measurements of C-reactive protein found an association between elevated initial levels and development of delirium. -
Therapeutic Hypothermia: How Cold Is Cold Enough?
This large clinical trial of targeted body temperature 33°C vs 36°C following cardiac arrest showed no differences in survival or neurological outcome in the two temperature groups. -
Quality of Critical Care Work Environment Linked to Fewer Health Care-Associated Infections
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Strategies for Implementing an ICU Early Mobility Program: Lessons From Leaders in the Field
Leaders in progressive mobility programs for ICU patients offer their lessons learned and strategies to overcome barriers to help establish these programs on any ICU, including an interdisciplinary team with staff champions to maintain these important programs. -
Integrating Nurse Practitioners into the Critical Care Team
Nurse practitioners (NP) have been involved in the care of critically ill patients since the late 1980s. Today, multiple universities and colleges offer NP preparation with specialization in a variety of areas. -
Efficacy of Continuous EEG Monitoring in Critical Care Units
Utilization of continuous EEG monitoring in mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU was associated with a reduction in hospital mortality without sigificantly affecting hospital costs or length of stay. -
Practical Management of the Suicidal Patient in the Emergency Department
Recently The Joint Commission created a new standard, which calls for the identification of ED patients who are suicidal. This is based, in part, on the fact that a significant proportion of patients who die by suicide are seen in the ED in the months prior to their suicide. However, many of these patients are seen for non-mental health reasons. -
CME Instructions/Questions
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An Evidence-Based Extubation Bundle Improved Care Outcomes in Mechanically Ventilated Brain-Injured Patients
Implementation of an evidence-based extubation-readiness bundle was associated with a decrease in mechanical ventilation days and pneumonia in brain-injured patients. -
Obesity in Trauma Care
MONOGRAPH: The authors review the implications of obesity for acute care physicians who manage trauma.