Critical illness is a stressful and traumatic experience that may have lasting effects on the health of patients and families, even months after discharge from the intensive care unit (ICU). A new set of guidelines for promoting ...
Jan 18, 2017
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(HealthDay)—A case study highlights the danger liquid nicotine for electronic cigarettes poses to children.
Dec 27, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Having a 24/7 intensivist in pediatric intensive care units (ICUs) is associated with improved patient outcomes, according to a study published in the Dec. 15 issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and ...
Dec 21, 2016
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Life-threatening injuries - like those sustained in car crashes, falls, shootings - happen in a flash, and illnesses like cardiac arrests and strokes can strike without warning. These patients are often brought to a hospital ...
Oct 19, 2016
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Pediatric critical care specialists at Johns Hopkins report that a test of their pilot program to reduce sedation and boost early mobility for children in an intensive care unit proves it is both safe and effective.
Oct 13, 2016
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(HealthDay)—Empirical treatment with micafungin seems not to increase invasive fungal infection (IFI)-free survival at 28 days for patients with intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired sepsis with Candida colonization, according ...
Oct 7, 2016
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(HealthDay)—A conservative protocol for oxygen therapy results in lower intensive care unit (ICU) mortality compared to conventional care, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in the Journal of the American Medical ...
Oct 7, 2016
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Most hospitals offer palliative care services that help people with serious illnesses manage their pain and other symptoms and make decisions about their treatment, while providing emotional support and assistance in navigating ...
Oct 5, 2016
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A new study by a team of Johns Hopkins researchers found that most survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) decline physically in the five years after hospital discharge, and those at higher levels of risk ...
Oct 3, 2016
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Treating patients and their family members with respect and dignity is essential to excellent medical care; yet, unlike other elements of high-quality care, respect and dignity are difficult to define, let alone measure. ...
Oct 3, 2016
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