Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2022
Evaluation of the effectiveness of an automated sepsis predictive tool on patient outcomes.
To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary, hospital-wide program as part of an electronic sepsis alert tool. ⋯ The intervention to facilitate timely sepsis care did not improve patient outcomes among those with severe sepsis or septic shock.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2022
Intravenous fluid therapy in perioperative and critical care setting-Knowledge test and practice: An international cross-sectional survey.
In the absence of recent international recommendations supported by scientific societies like Anesthesiology or Intensive Care Medicine, healthcare professionals (HCP) knowledge on IV fluid is expected to vary. We undertook a cross-sectional survey, aiming to assess prescription patterns and test the knowledge of HCP for IV fluid use in the operating room (OR) and intensive care unit (ICU). ⋯ There is a wide difference in the knowledge and prescription of IV fluids among the HCP surveyed. These findings reflect the urgent need for education on IV fluids.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2022
Location and outcomes of rehospitalizations after critical illness in a single-payer healthcare system.
Unplanned rehospitalization at a hospital other than the initial hospital may contribute to poor outcomes. We examined the location of rehospitalizations and assessed outcomes following critical illness in a single-payer healthcare system. ⋯ Non-index rehospitalization within 30-days of initial discharge is common following critical illness. These rehospitalizations were not significantly associated with an increased risk of harm or higher costs in a single-payer healthcare system.