Enfermería intensiva
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Enfermería intensiva · Oct 2014
Observational Study[High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in critical patients. Prospective study].
To analyze the incidence of use of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNC) in intensive care and evaluate the procedure. ⋯ There is a low incidence of HFNC in the unit. The main indication is the moderate respiratory failure or the high need for oxygen supply. Almost all patients have improved with oxygen therapy, although it has not been possible to avoid intubation.
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Enfermería intensiva · Oct 2014
[Analysis of compliance of 2 prevention measures for ventilator-associated pneumonia (raised head of bed and cuff pressure control)].
To quantify the hours of mechanical ventilation in patients with head of bed elevation≥30°. Determining compliance of cuff measurement every 6h. ⋯ A third of the day patients are<30° without justification. Cuff pressure registration and percentage of therapeutic range are high. Control every 6h decreases the cuff with pressure<20cmH2O.