Intensive care medicine
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Intensive care medicine · Jul 2020
Review Meta AnalysisInterventions for oropharyngeal dysphagia in acute and critical care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
To determine the effectiveness of dysphagia interventions compared to standard care in improving oral intake and reducing aspiration for adults in acute and critical care. ⋯ There is limited evidence for the effectiveness of swallowing treatments in the acute and critical care setting. Clinical trials consistently measuring patient-centred outcomes are needed.
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Intensive care medicine · Jul 2020
Review Practice GuidelineManaging ICU surge during the COVID-19 crisis: rapid guidelines.
Given the rapidly changing nature of COVID-19, clinicians and policy makers require urgent review and summary of the literature, and synthesis of evidence-based guidelines to inform practice. The WHO advocates for rapid reviews in these circumstances. The purpose of this rapid guideline is to provide recommendations on the organizational management of intensive care units caring for patients with COVID-19 including: planning a crisis surge response; crisis surge response strategies; triage, supporting families, and staff.