Minerva anestesiologica
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Minerva anestesiologica · Dec 2011
Letter Biography Historical ArticleMax Harry Weil, a world leading clinician, educator and scientist in the field of critical care. An Italian tribute.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2011
Review Meta AnalysisPediatric delirium in the pediatric intensive care unit: a systematic review and an update on key issues and research questions.
There was a dearth in awareness and knowledge regarding pediatric delirium (PD) at the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The aim of this study is to highlight the most recent and up-to-date findings of current literature -by means of a systematic review (SR) method-, and to present the key issues and research questions. ⋯ There still is a dearth of literature on PD, with also a variable level of evidence (1b - 5), especially in relation to critical illness. To be able to further clarify PD in the PICU, additional research questions are provided for future research.
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Minerva anestesiologica · Nov 2011
Incidence of postoperative urinary retention (POUR) after joint arthroplasty and management using ultrasound-guided bladder catheterization.
Postoperative urinary retention (POUR) following lower limb arthroplasty is a common complication. The aim of this observational study was to establish the incidence of POUR and assess the usefulness of an ultrasonographic nurse-driven protocol, thereby avoiding elective bladder catheterization. ⋯ Bladder scanners timely detect POUR following lower joint arthroplasty, making elective bladder catheterization unnecessary.