American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Cross-sectional studies suggest that patients treated with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have adverse health outcomes and high risk for mental health problems after discharge. ⋯ Physical health was more severely impaired than was mental health, and both types improved over time. The EuroQol-5-Dimensions-5-Levels instrument was useful for detecting neurological problems of the lower extremities early and may qualify as a core outcome measure for patients treated with ECMO.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Safety and Acceptability of Patient-Administered Sedatives During Mechanical Ventilation.
Safety and acceptability of sedative self-administration by patients receiving mechanical ventilation is unknown. ⋯ For select patients, self-administration of dexmedetomidine is safe and acceptable.