Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie
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Observational Study
Incidence, morbidity, and associated factors for sepsis in women hospitalized for delivery: a nationwide retrospective observational population-based study in Canada.
The objective of this research was to examine the epidemiology of maternal sepsis in Canada. ⋯ Maternal sepsis rates have been decreasing in Canada but remain higher than those in the UK and USA. Our study explored associations with maternal sepsis and shows that one in seven women with sepsis develop severe sepsis-related morbidity, which warrants risk stratification and health policy changes.
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Trust in the deceased organ donation process relies on the expectation that the diagnosis of death by neurologic criteria (DNC) is accurate and reliable. The objective of this study was to assess the perceptions and approaches to DNC diagnosis among Canadian intensivists. ⋯ There is variability in perceptions and approaches to DNC diagnosis among Canadian intensivists, and some practices are inconsistent with national recommendations.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused intensive care units (ICUs) to reach capacities requiring triage. A tool to predict mortality risk in ventilated patients with COVID-19 could inform decision-making and resource allocation, and allow population-level comparisons across institutions. ⋯ Our dynamic prediction tool for mortality in ventilated patients with COVID-19 has excellent diagnostic properties. Notwithstanding, external validation is required before widespread implementation.