Journal of critical care
-
Journal of critical care · Dec 2021
Meta AnalysisROX index as a good predictor of high flow nasal cannula failure in COVID-19 patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Prediction of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) failure in COVID-19 patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) may improve clinical management and stratification of patients for optimal treatment. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine performance of ROX index as a predictor of HFNC failure. ⋯ This meta-analysis suggests ROX index has good discriminating power for prediction of HFNC failure in COVID-19 patients with AHRF.
-
Journal of critical care · Dec 2021
ReviewMusculoskeletal complications following critical illness: A scoping review.
To explore the extent to which musculoskeletal (MSK) complications have been reported following critical illness, identifying evidence gaps and providing recommendations for future research. ⋯ We identified a heterogenous body of literature reporting a high prevalence of a variety of MSK complications extending beyond muscle weakness, therefore future investigation should include evaluations of more than one MSK area. Further investigation of MSK complications could inform the development of future post critical illness rehabilitation programs.
-
Journal of critical care · Dec 2021
ReviewA catalogue of tools and variables from crisis and routine care to support decision-making about allocation of intensive care beds and ventilator treatment during pandemics: Scoping review.
This scoping review sought to identify objective factors to assist clinicians and policy-makers in making consistent, objective and ethically sound decisions about resource allocation when healthcare rationing is inevitable. ⋯ This review provides a unique reference intended as a discussion starter for clinicians and policy makers to consider formalising an objective a locally-relevant triage consensus document that enhances confidence in decision-making during healthcare rationing of critical care and ventilator resources.