Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyEffect of non-sedation on physical function in survivors of critical illness - A substudy of the NONSEDA randomized trial.
Critical illness impairs physical function. The NONSEDA trial was a multicenter randomized trial, assessing non-sedation versus sedation during mechanical ventilation. The aim of this sub-study was to assess the effect of non-sedation on physical function. ⋯ Non-sedation did not lead to improved quality of life regarding physical function or better function in activities of everyday living. Non-sedated patients had a better physical recovery at ICU discharge.
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEarly neuromuscular electrical stimulation reduces the loss of muscle mass in critically ill patients - A within subject randomized controlled trial.
To investigate the effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) on muscle thickness, strength and morphological and molecular markers of the quadriceps. ⋯ NMES attenuated the loss of muscle mass, but not of strength, in critically ill patients. Preservation of muscle mass was more likely in patients receiving opioids, patients with a minimal muscle contraction during NMES and patients more prone to lose muscle mass.
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Journal of critical care · Apr 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialThe impact of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation video on reducing surrogates' anxiety: A pilot randomized controlled trial.
To test the primary hypothesis that a CPR video will reduce ICU patients' surrogates' anxiety when deciding code status, as measured by the Hamilton Anxiety Rating (HAM-A) Scale, as compared to the no video group. ⋯ CPR video used to supplement ICU team-led code status discussions reduced surrogates' anxiety, as compared to no video.