Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Trust in the deceased organ donation process relies on the expectation that the diagnosis of death by neurologic criteria (DNC) is accurate and reliable. The objective of this study was to assess the perceptions and approaches to DNC diagnosis among Canadian intensivists. ⋯ There is variability in perceptions and approaches to DNC diagnosis among Canadian intensivists, and some practices are inconsistent with national recommendations.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused intensive care units (ICUs) to reach capacities requiring triage. A tool to predict mortality risk in ventilated patients with COVID-19 could inform decision-making and resource allocation, and allow population-level comparisons across institutions. ⋯ Our dynamic prediction tool for mortality in ventilated patients with COVID-19 has excellent diagnostic properties. Notwithstanding, external validation is required before widespread implementation.