Nursing in critical care
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Nursing in critical care · Sep 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of expiratory ribcage compression before endotracheal suctioning on arterial blood gases in patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
To investigate the effects of expiratory ribcage compression (ERCC) before endotracheal suctioning on the arterial blood gases (ABG) in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. ⋯ Improving PaO2 /FiO2 levels means less need for oxygen therapy. Hence, by applying ERCC we can at least minimize the side effects of oxygen therapy.
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Nursing in critical care · Nov 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of feedback on ventilator care bundle compliance: before and after study.
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Nursing in critical care · May 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialOral care and oropharyngeal and tracheal colonization by Gram-negative pathogens in children.
Critical care nursing interventions to oral care can reduce microorganisms in the oropharynx available for translocation. ⋯ This study demonstrated no influence of a specific antiseptic agent on colonization profile of mechanically ventilated children in PICU. Further research in this field is necessary to promote evidence-based nursing practice on oral care of critically ill children.
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Nursing in critical care · Mar 2010
Case Reports Randomized Controlled TrialRehabilitation after critical illness: could a ward-based generic rehabilitation assistant promote recovery?
The aim of this paper is to explore issues surrounding the implementation of a generic rehabilitation assistant (GRA) to provide ward-based rehabilitation after critical illness. ⋯ This model of service delivery offers the potential to improve outcomes for patients after a critical illness. Further research evaluating this model of care is required before implementation into clinical practice.
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Nursing in critical care · Jul 2009
Randomized Controlled TrialEarplugs improve patients' subjective experience of sleep in critical care.
This study aimed to determine the effects of earplug use on the subjective experience of sleep for patients in critical care. ⋯ The negligible cost and low level of invasiveness of earplugs makes this preferable as a primary intervention to promote sleep while avoiding unnecessary sedating medications.