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Monday 7 July 2008

Sleep and the Sleep Environment of Older Adults in Acute Care Settings

Sleep and the Sleep Environment of Older Adults in Acute Care Settings
Author(s): Missildine , K .
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 34 ; PART 6
Journal Title: Journal of Gerontological Nursing From EBSCO ( CINAHL with Full Text ) - via Athens [Full Text] (01/2003 - /)

From Proquest NHS [Full Text] (04/1998 - /)
Page: 15-21
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MRSA infections
Author(s): Holcomb , S . S .
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 38 ; PART 6
Journal Title: Nursing From EBSCO ( CINAHL with Full Text ) - via Athens (01/1981 - 08/2007)

From Proquest NHS (09/1995 - 12/2004)
Page: 33-51
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Decision making in interhospital transport of critically ill patients : national questionnaire survey among critical care physicians

Author(s):
Erik Lieshout ; Rien Vos ; Jan Binnekade ; Rob Haan ; Marcus Schultz ; Margreeth Vroom
ISSUE:
2008 ; VOL 34 ; PART 7 (2008/6)
Journal Title:Access
Intensive Care Medicine From Proquest NHS (01/2002 - 06/2007)
Page: 1269 - 1273
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Electromagnetic Interference From Radio Frequency Identification Inducing Potentially Hazardous Incidents in Critical Care Medical Equipment

JAMA - Journal of the American Medical Association From Publisher From Free Medical Journals . com (/1998 - /Embargo: 6 months)

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Variation in ICU Risk - Adjusted Mortality : Impact of Methods of Assessment and Potential Confounders

Author(s): Michael W . Kuzniewicz
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 133 ; PART 6 (2008-June)
Journal Title: Chest ( Formerly : Diseases of the Chest ) From Free Medical Journals . com (/1995 - /Embargo: 1 year) Customer Notes: 1997 v111/1 - Print Location: Macclesfield

From Proquest NHS (01/1997 - 11/2006) Page: 1319 - 1327
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Is Withholding Life Support Associated With a Premature Death ? : If So , What Does This Mean for ICU Practice ?

Author(s): Helene Starks
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 133 ; PART 6 (2008-June)
Journal Title: Chest ( Formerly : Diseases of the Chest ) From Free Medical Journals . com (/1995 - /Embargo: 1 year) Customer Notes: 1997 v111/1 - Print Location: Macclesfield

From Proquest NHS (01/1997 - 11/2006)
Page: 1298 - 1300
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Diagnosis and Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome in the ICU

Diagnosis and Management of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome in the ICU
Won Y. Lee, Babak Mokhlesi
pages 533-549
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704%2808%2900004-3/abstract

Sleep Articles: Critical Care Clinics, June 28 2008

Normal Sleep and Circadian Processes
Nancy A. Collop, Rachel E. Salas, Michael Delayo, Charlene Gamaldo
pages 449-460
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704(08)00003-1/abstract
Adverse Effects of Sleep Deprivation in the ICU
Rachel E. Salas, Charlene E. Gamaldo
pages 461-476
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704%2808%2900007-9/abstract

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Pharmacology I: Effects on Sleep of Commonly Used ICU Medications
Gerald L. Weinhouse
pages 477-491
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704(08)00009-2/abstract

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Effects of Common Medications Used for Sleep Disorders
Qanta A. Ahmed
pages 493-515
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704(08)00020-1/abstract

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Sleep and Mechanical Ventilation
Aylin Ozsancak, Carolyn D'Ambrosio, Erik Garpestad, Greg Schumaker, Nicholas S. Hill
pages 517-531
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704(08)00021-3/abstract


Common Sleep Problems in ICU: Heart Failure and Sleep-Disordered Breathing Syndromes
Matthew T. Naughton
pages 565-587
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704%2808%2900005-5/abstract

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Nonrespiratory Sleep Disorders Found in ICU Patients
Lee K. Brown, Madhu Arora
pages 589-611
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704%2808%2900002-X/abstract

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The Sleep-Friendly ICU
Aharon E. Sareli, Richard J. Schwab
pages 613-626
http://www.criticalcare.theclinics.com/article/S0749-0704%2808%2900008-0/abstract

Safety and usefulness of bronchoscopy in ventilator - dependent patients with severe thrombocytopenia

Safety and usefulness of bronchoscopy in ventilator - dependent patients with severe thrombocytopenia
Author(s):
Kim , Y . H . ; Suh , G . Y . ; Kim , M . H . ; Park , H . Y . ; Kang , E . H . ; Koh , W . - J . ; Chung , M . P . ; Kim , H . ; Kwon , O . J . ; Kim , K .
ISSUE:
2008 ; VOL 36 ; PART 3
Journal Title:Access
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care From Proquest NHS (02/1998 - 06/2007) Customer Notes: 1997 v25/1 - 2006 v34/4 Print Location: Macclesfield
Page:
411-417
ISSN:
Print: 0310-057X
E-Version: 1448-0271
BL Shelfmark:
0859.901500
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Infection Control Hotline : Preventing MRSA and other serious infections

ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 17 ; PART 5
Journal Title: Materials Management in Health Care From EBSCO ( Health Business FullTEXT Elite ) - via Athens (01/1995 - /)

From Proquest NHS (06/2004 - 07/2006)
Page: 34-37
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Does the time of fasting affect complication rates during ketamine sedation ?

Emergency Medicine Journal ( Emj ) ( Formerly : Journal of Accident and Emergency Medicine ) From Publisher From Free Medical Journals . com (/2000 - /Embargo: 1 year)

From Proquest NHS (09/2003 - 11/2003)

From UK PubMed Central (/2001 - 05/2005)
Page: 367-369
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Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis

Article Title: Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation in Critically Ill Patients With Sepsis
Author(s): Salman , S . ; Bajwa , A . ; Gajic , O . ; Afessa , B .
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 23 ; PART 3 (2008-May)
Journal Title: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine Journal of Intensive Care Medicine
Page: 178-183
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Impact of extravascular lung water index on outcomes of severe sepsis patients in a medical intensive care unit

Impact of extravascular lung water index on outcomes of severe sepsis patients in a medical intensive care unit
Author(s): Chung F . - T . ; Lin S . - M . ; Lin S . - Y . ; Lin H . - C .
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 102 ; PART 7 (07-2008)
Journal Title: Respiratory Medicine ( Formerly : British Journal of Diseases of the Chest ) Respiratory Medicine ( Formerly : British Journal of Diseases of the Chest )
Page: 956-961
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Inflammatory Markers at Hospital Discharge Predict Subsequent Mortality after Pneumonia and Sepsis

Inflammatory Markers at Hospital Discharge Predict Subsequent Mortality after Pneumonia and Sepsis
Author(s): Yende , S . ; D Angelo , G . ; Kellum , J . A . ; Weissfeld , L . ; Fine , J . ; Welch , R . D . ; Kong , L . ; Carter , M . ; Angus , D . C . ; GenIMS Investigators
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 177 ; PART 11
Journal Title: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine From Free Medical Journals . com (/1997 - /Embargo: 1 year)

From Proquest NHS [Full Text] (02/2003 - /)
Page: 1242-1247
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Sunday 6 July 2008

Decision-making about artificial feeding in end-of-life care: literature review

Decision-making about artificial feeding in end-of-life care: literature review
Els Bryon; Chris Gastmans; Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé

Catheter-related bloodstream infections in intensive care units

21. Catheter-related bloodstream infections in intensive care units: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

Ramritu-P, Halton-K, Cook-D, Whitby-M, Graves-N. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2008 Apr, vol. 62, no. 1, p. 3-21, (49 ref), ISSN: 0309-2402.

Nosocomial pneumonia: a challenge for ICU nurses.

Nosocomial pneumonia: a challenge for ICU nurses. Sawant-SS. Asian Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 2008 Jan, vol. 16, no. 1, p. 11-4, (5 ref).

Commentary : Jackson JC et al . ( 2007 ) . Post - traumatic stress disorder and post - traumatic stress symptoms following critical illness in medical

Commentary : Jackson JC et al . ( 2007 ) . Post - traumatic stress disorder and post - traumatic stress symptoms following critical illness in medical intensive care unit patients : assessing the magnitude of the problem
Author(s): Janice Rattray
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 13 ; PART 4 (July and August 2008)
Journal Title: Nursing in Critical Care From EBSCO ( CINAHL with Full Text ) - via Athens (01/2003 - /Embargo: 12 months)
Page: 215-217
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Managing a good death in critical care : can health policy help ?

Author(s): Maureen Coombs ; Tracy Long
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 13 ; PART 4 (July and August 2008)
Journal Title: Nursing in Critical Care From EBSCO ( CINAHL with Full Text ) - via Athens (01/2003 - /Embargo: 12 months)
Page: 208-214
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Experiences of intensive care nurses assessing sedation / agitation in critically ill patients

Author(s): Stephanie Weir ; Anna O`Neill
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 13 ; PART 4 (July and August 2008)
Journal Title: Nursing in Critical Care From EBSCO ( CINAHL with Full Text ) - via Athens (01/2003 - /Embargo: 12 months)
Page: 185-194
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Medication - related patient safety incidents in critical care : a review of reports to the UK

National Patient Safety Agency
Author(s): A . N . Thomas ; U . Panchagnula
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 63 ; PART 7 (July 2008)
Journal Title: Anaesthesia Anaesthesia
Page: 726-733
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Mortality and utilisation of critical care resources amongst high - risk surgical patients in a large NHS trust

Author(s): S . Jhanji ; B . Thomas ; A . Ely ; D . Watson ; C . J . Hinds ; R . M . Pearse
ISSUE: 2008 ; VOL 63 ; PART 7 (July 2008)
Journal Title: Anaesthesia Anaesthesia
Page: 695-700
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