Articles: adult.
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Journal of critical care · Jun 2016
Randomized Controlled TrialA randomized controlled trial of 2 protocols for weaning cardiac surgical patients receiving adaptive support ventilation.
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of weaning with adaptive support ventilation (ASV) incorporating progressively reduced or constant target minute ventilation in the protocol in postoperative care after cardiac surgery. ⋯ Use of a DTMV protocol for postoperative ventilation of cardiac surgical patients in ASV mode results in a shorter duration of ventilation and intubation without evidence of increased risk of adverse effects.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Success of intraosseous access procedure in simulated adult resuscitation.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial
Ultrasonography-guided penile block for adult penile surgery.
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Critical care medicine · Jun 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter StudyA Binational Multicenter Pilot Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial of Early Goal-Directed Mobilization in ICU.
To determine if the early goal-directed mobilization intervention could be delivered to patients receiving mechanical ventilation with increased maximal levels of activity compared with standard care. ⋯ Key Practice Points: Delivery of early goal-directed mobilization within a randomized controlled trial was feasible, safe and resulted in increased duration and level of active exercises.
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Letter Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Comparison of NIO and EZ-IO intraosseous access devices in adult patients under resuscitation performed by paramedics: a randomized crossover manikin trial.