Core elements of general supportive care for patients with sepsis and septic shock in resource-limited settings
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DOI: 10.1007/s00134-017-4831-z
Abstract: In this chapter, we outline important elements for the general supportive care for patients with sepsis in resource-limited settings. We discuss the use of corticosteroids, sedation, neuromuscular blocking agents, deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis, gastric… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; resource; limited settings; care ... See more keywords
The Technology Acceptance Model for Resource-Limited Settings (TAM-RLS): A Novel Framework for Mobile Health Interventions Targeted to Low-Literacy End-Users in Resource-Limited Settings
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1765-y
Abstract: Although mobile health (mHealth) technologies have shown promise in improving clinical care in resource-limited settings (RLS), they are infrequently brought to scale. One limitation to the success of many mHealth interventions is inattention to end-user… read more here.
Keywords: limited settings; resource limited; model; technology acceptance ... See more keywords
Interventions for Children with Neurocognitive Impairments in Resource-Limited Settings: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2020.105393
Abstract: Many children and adolescents around the world suffer from neurocognitive deficits due to chronic disorders, such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and malaria. Resource-limited settings exacerbate the risk of negative cognitive outcomes due to high… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; resource; limited settings; review ... See more keywords
An Implementation Roadmap for Establishing Remote Infectious Disease Specialist Support for Consultation and Antibiotic Stewardship in Resource-Limited Settings.
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac588
Abstract: Infectious Disease (ID)-trained specialists, defined as ID pharmacists and ID physicians, improve hospital care by providing consultations to patients with complicated infections and by leading programs that monitor and improve antibiotic prescribing. However, many hospitals… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; limited settings; support; infectious disease ... See more keywords
Quality improvement initiative to improve the duration of kangaroo mother care for twin preterm neonates born at a tertiary care hospital in resource‐limited settings
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DOI: 10.1111/jpc.15406
Abstract: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) can be challenging in multiple births and more so in resource‐limited settings. This study aims at increasing the mean duration of KMC with early initiation in twin preterm neonates born at… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; limited settings; mother care; kangaroo mother ... See more keywords
Inpatient Management of Acute Stroke of Unknown Type in Resource-Limited Settings
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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.037297
Abstract: Stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide, with a disproportionate burden on low- and middle-income countries. Critical elements of guideline-based stroke care developed in high-income countries are not applicable to resource-limited… read more here.
Keywords: stroke unknown; inpatient management; resource; resource limited ... See more keywords
Cryptococcal antigenemia and its predictors among HIV infected patients in resource limited settings: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-020-05129-w
Abstract: Background Cryptococcosis is an opportunistic fungal infection that primarily affects people with advanced HIV/AIDS and is an important cause of morbidity and mortality around the globe. By far the most common presentation of the disease… read more here.
Keywords: cryptococcal antigenemia; resource limited; antigenemia; limited settings ... See more keywords
Developing a feasible and valid scoring system for critically ill patients in resource-limited settings
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DOI: 10.1186/s13054-017-1902-z
Abstract: In the study by Haniffa et al., the authors have brilliantly proposed “TropICS” as the first multinational prognostic model for critically ill patients in resource-limited settings. The study used data from four South East Asian… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; resource; ill patients; limited settings ... See more keywords
Managing COVID-19 in resource-limited settings: critical care considerations
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DOI: 10.1186/s13054-020-02890-x
Abstract: The 2019 coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has now involved numerous low-to-middle-income countries (LMICs). The healthcare systems in LMICs face serious constraints in capacity and accessibility during normal times. This would be aggravated during an outbreak, leading… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; limited settings; critical care; care ... See more keywords
Diagnostic accuracy of three commercially available one step RT-PCR assays for the detection of SARS-CoV-2 in resource limited settings
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262178
Abstract: Background COVID-19 is an ongoing public health pandemic regardless of the countless efforts made by various actors. Quality diagnostic tests are important for early detection and control. Notably, several commercially available one step RT-PCR based… read more here.
Keywords: one step; resource limited; limited settings; commercially available ... See more keywords
Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Resource-Limited Settings: Common Applications
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DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000000827
Abstract: Abstract Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is used increasingly in resource-limited settings (RLSs), particularly as inexpensive ultrasound machines and evidence-based protocols become more available. POCUS often is the only imaging modality available in such settings, and it… read more here.
Keywords: resource limited; point care; limited settings; care ... See more keywords