Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Assessment of corrected flow time in carotid artery via point-of-care ultrasonography: Reference values and the influential factors.
Assessment of Corrected Flow Time (FTc) in carotid artery has been suggested recently as a measure of intravascular volume status. This study aimed to determine the reference values of FTc in carotid artery in a normal population. ⋯ This study would potentially pave the way to determine clinically significant cutoff points in order to assess the diagnostic accuracy of FTc in predicting intravascular volume status and fluid therapy responsiveness.
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Physical and occupational therapy utilization in a pediatric intensive care unit.
To characterize the use of physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) consultation in our pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). ⋯ Data are needed to inform on the efficacy of rehabilitative therapies initiated in the ICU to improve outcome for critically ill children.
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Abnormal environmental light exposure in the intensive care environment.
We sought to characterize ambient light exposure in the intensive care unit (ICU) environment to identify patterns of light exposure relevant to circadian regulation. ⋯ Patients' environmental light exposure in the intensive care unit is consistently low and follows a diurnal pattern. No effect of nighttime light exposure was observed on melatonin secretion. Inadequate daytime light exposure in the ICU may contribute to abnormal circadian rhythms.
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Journal of critical care · Aug 2017
Managing sepsis: Electronic recognition, rapid response teams, and standardized care save lives.
Sepsis can lead to poor outcomes when treatment is delayed or inadequate. The purpose of this study was to evaluate outcomes after initiation of a hospital-wide sepsis alert program. ⋯ A hospital-wide program utilizing electronic recognition and RRT intervention resulted in improved outcomes in patients with sepsis.