Articles Tagged With: critical
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Targeting 100% or 70% of Enteral Calorie Requirements During Critical Illness Results in Equivalent Outcomes at Six Months
This was a multicenter, blinded, parallel-group, randomized trial of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients. Achieving 100% calorie requirements did not change outcomes at six months when compared to a more modest goal of 70% of predicted calorie requirements.
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Keep Emergency Patients Calm in the Face of COVID-19
A dramatic dip in emergency department volume has been a concern for hospital providers across the country. People experiencing stroke, heart attack, and other serious symptoms have been avoiding hospitals, fearing coronavirus, according to reports. How can a nurse case manager calm fears in new patients? In Nashville, one nurse practitioner has been on the front lines with this situation.
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Trajectory of Physical Function Recovery May Help Inform Prognosis for Survivors of Acute Respiratory Failure
There are several distinct trajectories of recovery after acute respiratory failure. The group with the highest physical function consisted primarily of younger women who experienced less continuous sedation time and shorter ICU length of stay.