Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Sep 2010
Does the time of onset of severe sepsis in a surgical intensive care unit influence mortality rates: a single-center retrospective analysis.
The purpose of this study was to investigate possible differences in characteristics and mortality rates between early- and late-onset severe sepsis in surgical intensive care unit (ICU) patients. ⋯ Patterns of infection are different in patients with early-onset and those with late-onset severe sepsis. The time of onset of severe sepsis in surgical ICU patients has no impact on mortality. These data may be important in risk stratification and may be useful in resource allocation in the ICU.
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Journal of critical care · Sep 2010
Passive limb movements for patients in an intensive care unit: a survey of physiotherapy practice in Australia.
This study aimed to investigate physiotherapists' clinical practice regarding passive limb movements for adult patients in Australian intensive care units (ICUs). ⋯ Although selective passive limb ROM assessment and intervention formed a part of most physiotherapists' clinical ICU practice, considerable variability was found in its application between respondents.