Respiratory care
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Individuals who share the same comorbidity profile are usually similar with regard to their disease severity, use of health care, and clinical outcomes. The identification of comorbidity clusters therefore bears prognostic information. The objective of this study was to identify and characterize comorbidity clusters in individuals with COPD in Denmark. ⋯ The presence of heart disease in individuals with COPD is a strong prognostic factor for socioeconomic and health vulnerability.
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Observational Study
The Impact of High-Flow Nasal Cannula on Olfactory Function.
Oxygen therapy provided via high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) improves gas exchange lung compliance and results in increased lung expiratory volumes. Previous data indicate that hyperbaric and humid states improve the olfactory thresholds compared to hypobaric and dry conditions. This prospective, observational study aimed to determine the impact of oxygen delivery through HFNC on olfactory function in subjects admitted to the ICU for acute respiratory failure (ARF). ⋯ Our results indicate that subjects with ARF had relative olfactory dysfunction compared to healthy controls. These results also suggest that implementation of HFNC to relieve hypoxemia in subjects presenting with ARF can lead to a significant improvement in olfactory function.
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Editorial Comparative Study
Comparison of Pediatric Tracheostomy Stoma Cleaning Solutions.