• Ten areas for ICU clinicians to be aware of to help retain nurses in the ICU 

  Vincent, J. L.; Boulanger, C.; van Mol, M. M. C.; Hawryluck, L.; Azoulay, E. (BioMed Central, 2022-10-13)

  Shortage of nurses on the ICU is not a new phenomenon, but has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The underlying reasons are relatively well-recognized, and include excessive workload, moral distress, and perception ...

• FUSIC HD. Comprehensive haemodynamic assessment with ultrasound 

  Miller, A.; Peck, M.; Clark, T.; Conway, H.; Olusanya, S.; Fletcher, N.; Coleman, N.; Parulekar, P.; Aron, J.; Kirk-Bayley, J.; Wilkinson, J. N.; Wong, A.; Stephens, J.; Rubino, A.; Attwood, B.; Walden, A.; Breen, A.; Waraich, M.; Nix, C.; Hayward, S. (Sage, 2022-08-01)

  FUSIC haemodynamics (HD) - the latest Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) module created by the Intensive Care Society (ICS) - describes a complete haemodynamic assessment with ultrasound based on ten key clinical ...

• Development of competencies for advanced nursing practice in intensive care units across Europe: A modified e-Delphi study 

  Endacott, R.; Scholes, J.; Jones, C.; Boulanger, C.; Egerod, I.; Blot, S.; Iliopoulou, K.; Francois, G.; Latour, J. (Elsevier, 2022-08-01)

  PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to identify and define core competencies for advanced nursing roles in adult intensive care units across Europe. METHODS: Three round electronic Delphi conducted between September 2018 ...

• Epidemiology and outcome of pressure injuries in critically ill patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A propensity score adjusted analysis 

  Martin-Loeches, I.; Rose, L.; Afonso, E.; Benbenishty, J.; Blackwood, B.; Boulanger, C.; Calvino-Gunther, S.; Chaboyer, W.; Coyer, F.; Llaurado-Serra, M.; Lin, F.; Rubulotta, F.; Williams, G.; Deschepper, M.; Francois, G.; Labeau, S. O.; Blot, S. I. (Elsevier, 2022-03-08)

  BACKGROUND: Pressure injuries are a frequent complication in intensive care unit (ICU) patients, especially in those with comorbid conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yet no epidemiological ...

• Trends in 28-Day Mortality of Critical Care Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 in the United Kingdom: A National Cohort Study, March 2020 to January 2021 

  Dennis, J. M.; McGovern, A. P.; Thomas, N. J.; Wilde, H.; Vollmer, S. J.; Mateen, B. A. (Wolters Kluwer, 2021-11-01)

  OBJECTIVES: To determine whether the previously described trend of improving mortality in people with coronavirus disease 2019 in critical care during the first wave was maintained, plateaued, or reversed during the second ...

• Healthcare professional views on barriers to implementation of evidence-based practice in prevention of ventilator-associated events: A qualitative descriptive study 

  Madhuvu, A.; Endacott, R.; Plummer, V.; Morphet, J. (Elsevier, 2021-10-27)

  OBJECTIVE: To explore health professional views of barriers to the use of evidence-based practice to prevent ventilator-associated events in intensive care units. DESIGN: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with ...

• Management and outcomes in critically ill nonagenarian versus octogenarian patients 

  Bruno, R. R.; Wernly, B.; Kelm, M.; Boumendil, A.; Morandi, A.; Andersen, F. H.; Artigas, A.; Finazzi, S.; Cecconi, M.; Christensen, S.; Faraldi, L.; Lichtenauer, M.; Muessig, J. M.; Marsh, B.; Moreno, R.; Oeyen, S.; Öhman, C. A.; Pinto, B. B.; Soliman, I. W.; Szczeklik, W.; Valentin, A.; Watson, X.; Leaver, S.; Boulanger, C.; Walther, S.; Schefold, J. C.; Joannidis, M.; Nalapko, Y.; Elhadi, M.; Fjølner, J.; Zafeiridis, T.; De Lange, D. W.; Guidet, B.; Flaatten, H.; Jung, C. (BioMed Central, 2021-10-19)

  BACKGROUND: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients age 90 years or older represent a growing subgroup and place a huge financial burden on health care resources despite the benefit being unclear. This leads to ethical problems. ...

• The association between mechanical ventilator compatible bed occupancy and mortality risk in intensive care patients with COVID-19: a national retrospective cohort study 

  Wilde, H.; Mellan, T.; Hawryluk, I.; Dennis, J. M.; Denaxas, S.; Pagel, C.; Duncan, A.; Bhatt, S.; Flaxman, S.; Mateen, B. A.; Vollmer, S. J. (Biomed Central, 2021-08-30)

  BACKGROUND: The literature paints a complex picture of the association between mortality risk and ICU strain. In this study, we sought to determine if there is an association between mortality risk in intensive care units ...

• A national retrospective study of the association between serious operational problems and COVID-19 specific intensive care mortality risk 

  Wilde, H.; Dennis, J. M.; McGovern, A. P.; Vollmer, S. J.; Mateen, B. A. (PLoS One, 2021-07-29)

  OBJECTIVES: To describe the relationship between reported serious operational problems (SOPs), and mortality for patients with COVID-19 admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). DESIGN: English national retrospective cohort ...

• Outcomes sensitive to critical care nurse staffing levels: A systematic review 

  Rae, P. J. L.; Pearce, S.; Greaves, P. J.; Dall'Ora, C.; Griffiths, P.; Endacott, R. (Elsevier, 2021-07-09)

  OBJECTIVE: To determine associations between variations in registered nurse staffing levels in adult critical care units and outcomes such as patient, nurse, organisational and family outcomes. METHODS: We published and ...

• Correction to: Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study. 

  Labeau, Sonia O.; Afonso, E.; Benbenishty, Julie; Blackwood, Bronagh; Boulanger, Carole; Brett, Stephen J.; Calvino-Gunther, Silvia; Chaboyer, Wendy; Coyer, Fiona; Deschepper, Mieke; François, Guy; Honore, Patrick M.; Jankovic, Radmilo; Khanna, Ashish K.; Llaurado-Serra, Mireia; Lin, Frances; Rose, Louise; Rubulotta, Francesca; Saager, Leif; Williams, Ged; Blot, Stijn I. (Springer, 2021-04-01)

• Society of Critical Care Medicine 50th Anniversary Review Series: Critical Care Education 

  Bion, Julian; Brown, Celia; Gomersall, Charles; Boulanger, Carole; Isherwood, Peter; Schulman, David (Wolters Kluwer, 2021-07-06)

  An abstract is unavailable. This article is available as a PDF only.

• Frailty is associated with long-term outcome in patients with sepsis who are over 80 years old: results from an observational study in 241 European ICUs. 

  Haas, Lenneke E. M.; Boumendil, Ariane; Flaatten, Hans; Guidet, Bertrand; Ibarz, Mercedes; Jung, Christian; Moreno, Rui; Morandi, Alessandro; Andersen, Finn H.; Zafeiridis, Tilemachos; Walther, Sten; Oeyen, Sandra; Leaver, Susannah; Watson, Ximena; Boulanger, Carole; Szczeklik, Wojciech; Schefold, Joerg C.; Cecconi, Maurizio; Marsh, Brian; Joannidis, Michael; Nalapko, Yuriy; Elhadi, Muhammed; Fjølner, Jesper; Artigas, Antonio; de Lange, Dylan W. (Oxford University Press, 2021-03-20)

  BACKGROUND: Sepsis is one of the most frequent reasons for acute intensive care unit (ICU) admission of very old patients and mortality rates are high. However, the impact of pre-existing physical and cognitive function ...

• Ventilation bundle compliance in two Australian intensive care units: An observational study 

  Endacott, Ruth (Elsevier Science, 2021-07)

  Background: The ventilation bundle has been used in adult intensive care units to decrease harm and improve quality of care for mechanically ventilated patients. The ventilation bundle focuses on prevention of specific ...

• Prevalence, associated factors and outcomes of pressure injuries in adult intensive care unit patients: the DecubICUs study 

  Boulanger, Carole (Springer, 2021-02)

  Purpose: Intensive care unit (ICU) patients are particularly susceptible to developing pressure injuries. Epidemiologic data is however unavailable. We aimed to provide an international picture of the extent of pressure ...

• Factors influencing family member perspectives on safety in the intensive care unit: a systematic review 

  Statton, Sarah A. (Oxford University Press, 2020-11-16)

  Purpose: Patient safety has developed as a strong marker for healthcare quality. Safety matters are important in the intensive care unit (ICU) where complex clinical decisions are made, intensive technology is used, and ...

• Mildly elevated lactate levels are associated with microcirculatory flow abnormalities and increased mortality: a microSOAP post hoc analysis. 

  Vellinga, N A R; Boerma, E C; Koopmans, M; Donati, A; Dubin, A; Shapiro, N I; Pearse, R M; van der Voort, P H J; Dondorp, A M; Bafi, T; Fries, M; Akarsu-Ayazoglu, T; Pranskunas, A; Hollenberg, S; Balestra, G; van Iterson, M; Sadaka, F; Minto, G; Aypar, U; Hurtado, F J; Martinelli, G; Payen, D; van Haren, F; Holley, A; Gomez, H; Mehta, R L; Rodriguez, A H; Ruiz, C; Canales, HS; Duranteau, J; Spronk, P E; Jhanji, S; Hubble, Sheena; Chierego, M; Jung, C; Martin, D; Sorbara, C; Bakker, J; Ince, C (BioMed Central, 2017-10-18)

  Mildly elevated lactate levels (i.e., 1-2 mmol/L) are increasingly recognized as a prognostic finding in critically ill patients. One of several possible underlying mechanisms, microcirculatory dysfunction, can be assessed ...

• Evaluating rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia: Consider patient, organizational & educational risk factors. 

  Koulenti, D.; Boulanger, Carole; Blot, S. (Indian Council of Medical Research, 2017-05)

• The state of critical care nursing education in Europe: an international survey 

  Endacott, Ruth; Jones, C.; Bloomer, M. J.; Boulanger, Carole; Ben Nun, M.; Lliopoulou, K. K.; Egerod, I.; Blot, S. (Springer, 2015-12-01)

• The quality of intensive care unit nurse handover related to end of life: a descriptive comparative international study 

  Ganz, F. D.; Endacott, Ruth; Chaboyer, W.; Benbinishty, J.; Ben Nun, M.; Ryan, H.; Schoter, Amanda; Boulanger, Carole; Chamberlain, W.; Spooner, A. (Elsevier, 2015-01-01)

  BACKGROUND: Quality ICU end-of-life-care has been found to be related to good communication. Handover is one form of communication that can be problematic due to lost or omitted information. A first step in improving care ...

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