Intensive care medicine
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Intensive care medicine · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialComplications of intravascular catheters in ICU: definitions, incidence and severity. A randomized controlled trial comparing usual transparent dressings versus new-generation dressings (the ADVANCED study).
To describe all post-insertion complications involving most used intravascular access, and to determine whether the use of a new-generation transparent dressing (3M™ IV Advanced) might reduce their number and impact on ICU patient outcomes. ⋯ The ADVANCED study showed the overall risk of complications to intravascular catheters in ICU patients being dysfunction, infection and thrombosis. The 3M™ IV Advanced dressing did not decrease complication rates as compared to standard dressings.
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Intensive care medicine · Nov 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyWhat's new in catheter-related infection: skin cleansing and skin antisepsis.
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Intensive care medicine · Nov 2016
Multicenter Study Pragmatic Clinical TrialA recovery program to improve quality of life, sense of coherence and psychological health in ICU survivors: a multicenter randomized controlled trial, the RAPIT study.
The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to test the effectiveness of a post-ICU recovery program compared to standard care during the first year after ICU discharge. ⋯ The tested recovery program was not superior to standard care during the first 12 months post-ICU.