Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Feasibility and acceptability of hand massage therapy for pain management of postoperative cardiac surgery patients in the intensive care unit.
The purpose was to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of hand massage therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ Increasing staff acceptance, reducing the rest period, involving families, and repeating the treatment are avenues to consider. Building evidence for non-pharmacological pain management in the critical care setting is necessary.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Seated and semi-recumbent positioning of the ventilated intensive care patient - effect on gas exchange, respiratory mechanics and hemodynamics.
To compare the effect of semi-recumbent and sitting positions on gas exchange, respiratory mechanics and hemodynamics in patients weaning from mechanical ventilation. ⋯ Neither position resulted in significant changes in respiratory and hemodynamic parameters. Both positions can be applied safely in patients being weaned from ventilation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of blind intubation through the I-gel and ILMA Fastrach by nurses during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a manikin study.
To investigate whether nursing staff can successfully use the I-gel and the intubating laryngeal mask Fastrach (ILMA) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ⋯ In this mannequin study, nursing staff can successfully intubate using the I-gel and the ILMA as conduits with comparable success rates, regardless of whether chest compressions are interrupted or not.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of intensive glycemic control on outcomes of cardiac surgery.
To investigate the effects of postoperative intensive glycemic control on patient outcomes. ⋯ This randomized quasi-experimental trial found lower in-hospital mortality with more intense blood glucose control. Effective postoperative glycemic control did not affect the other studied patient outcomes.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Nurse and patient characteristics associated with duration of nurse talk during patient encounters in ICU.
Communication interactions between nurses and mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are typically brief. Factors associated with length of nurses' communication have not been explored. ⋯ Length of time the patient is intubated, and the patient's level of consciousness may influence duration of nurse communication in ICU.