American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Jun 2016
Multicenter Study Observational StudyIncidence and Risk Factors for ICU-related Posttraumatic Stress Disorder In Veterans and Civilians.
The incidence and risk factors of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) related to the intensive care unit (ICU) experience have not been reported in a mixed veteran and civilian cohort. ⋯ This study found around 1 in 10 ICU survivors experienced ICU-related PTSD (i.e., PTSD anchored to their critical illness) in the year after hospitalization. Preexisting PTSD and depression were strongly associated with ICU-related PTSD.
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Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. · Jun 2016
Multicenter StudyMulticenter Implementation of a Treatment Bundle for Sepsis Patients with Intermediate Lactate Values.
Treatments for patients with sepsis with intermediate lactate values (≥2 and <4 mmol/L) are poorly defined. ⋯ Multicenter implementation of a treatment bundle for patients with sepsis and intermediate lactate values improved bundle compliance and was associated with decreased hospital mortality. These decreases were mediated by improved mortality and increased fluid administration among patients with a history of heart failure and/or chronic kidney disease.