Mortality of intubated patients with COVID-19 during first and subsequent waves: a meta-analysis involving 363,660 patients from 43 countries
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DOI: 10.1080/17476348.2022.2145950
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background We attempted to investigate the change in mortality of intubated patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from first to subsequent waves across several countries. Methods We pre-registered our meta-analysis with PROSPERO [Anonymized]. We searched… read more here.
Keywords: mortality intubated; meta analysis; intubated patients; mortality ... See more keywords
Effects of deep sedation on sleep in critically ill medical patients on mechanical ventilation
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DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12894
Abstract: Atypical EEG patterns not consistent with standard sleep staging criteria have been observed in medical intensive care unit (ICU) patients. Our aim was to examine the relationship between sleep architecture and sedation in critically ill… read more here.
Keywords: intubated patients; extubated patients; sedation; fentanyl propofol ... See more keywords
Effects of awake‐prone positioning on oxygenation and physiological outcomes in non‐intubated patients with COVID‐19: A randomized controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1111/nicc.12833
Abstract: Abstract Background Prone positioning is a well‐known supportive approach for increasing oxygenation and reducing mortality in non‐COVID‐19 patients with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, studies highlighting the effects of proning in patients… read more here.
Keywords: oxygenation physiological; intubated patients; group; non intubated ... See more keywords
Nurses’ perceptions about the dignity of intubated patients
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DOI: 10.1177/0969733020985268
Abstract: Background: The intensive and critical care units are high-dependency areas, with patients requiring complex care. The intubated status of the intensive and critical care patients makes them dependent on healthcare providers not only for acute… read more here.
Keywords: intubated patients; dignity; perceptions dignity; dignity intubated ... See more keywords
Detection of fractures of hand and forearm in whole-body CT for suspected polytrauma in intubated patients
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-3068-0
Abstract: Background The aim of this study was to evaluate the potential of whole-body CT for diagnosis of hand and forearm fractures in intubated patients with suspected polytrauma. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis on data… read more here.
Keywords: intubated patients; hand forearm; whole body; body ... See more keywords
Lung ultrasound score in establishing the timing of intubation in COVID-19 interstitial pneumonia: A preliminary retrospective observational study
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0238679
Abstract: Purpose To investigate the role of lung ultrasound score (LUS) in assessing intubation timing for patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia. Materials and methods Seventy-two patients with critical coronavirus disease 2019… read more here.
Keywords: lung ultrasound; non intubated; intubated patients; intubation ... See more keywords
Usefulness and limitations of the acute respiratory distress syndrome definitions in non-intubated patients. A narrative review
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1088709
Abstract: According to the Berlin Definition of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of at least 5 cmH2O is required to diagnose and grade ARDS. While the Berlin consensus statement specifically acknowledges the… read more here.
Keywords: narrative review; non intubated; respiratory distress; distress syndrome ... See more keywords
Another simple technique for nasogastric tube insertion in anaesthetised, intubated patients
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_262_22
Abstract: Insertion of a nasogastric tube (NGT) in an anaesthetised, intubated patient can become challenging. The conventional method of blind NGT insertion has a success rate of approximately 40–58%.[1] After obtaining patients’ consent and ethical clearance,… read more here.
Keywords: ngt; ngt insertion; intubated patients; insertion ... See more keywords