Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2013
Relationships between mortality, morbidity, and physical function in adults who survived a period of prolonged mechanical ventilation.
This study aimed to report mortality, morbidity, and the relationship between these outcomes with physical function in patients who survived prolonged mechanical ventilation during an intensive care unit (ICU) admission. ⋯ For survivors of prolonged mechanical ventilation, physical function during acute care was associated with hospitalization over the following 12 months.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2013
ReviewNonpharmacologic interventions for prevention of catheter-related thrombosis: a systematic review.
The aim of this study was to summarize randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of nonpharmacologic interventions for prevention of catheter-related thromboses (CRTs). ⋯ Peripherally inserted central catheters and femoral insertion of CVCs should be avoided if possible. Randomized controlled trials are needed to ascertain the effects of other nonpharmacologic interventions to prevent CRT.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2013
Effect of pulse pressure on the predictability of stroke volume variation for fluid responsiveness in patients with coronary disease.
We hypothesized that the predictability of stroke volume variation (SVV) on fluid responsiveness would be reduced in patients with coronary disease who have wide pulse pressure (PP). ⋯ In contrast to patients with normal PP, SVV does not predict fluid responsiveness in patients with coronary disease who have wide PP.