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Critical Care Nursing Clinics of America

A Patient- and Family-Centered Care Model Paves the Way for a Culture of Quality and Safety
Patricia Reid Ponte, Kenneth Peterson
pages 451-464
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900062-2/abstract
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Nurturing Innovation in the Critical Care Environment: Transforming Care at the Bedside
Lisa Donahue, Sandra Rader, Pamela Klauer Triolo
pages 465-469
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900054-3/abstract

Application of the Nursing Worklife Model to the ICU Setting
Milisa Manojlovich, Heather K.S. Laschinger
pages 481-487
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900059-2/abstract

Bundled Redesign: Transformational Reorganization of Acute Care Delivery
Gladys M. Campbell, Taya Briley
pages 489-498
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900052-X/abstract

Gram-negative sepsis in the intensive care unit: avoiding therapeutic failure.

Curr Opin Infect Dis. 2008 Dec;21(6):604-9.
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Chapman S Jr, Iredell JR.
Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Sydney West Area Health Service, Australia bUniversity of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to examine some of the latest concepts in the management of sepsis and septic shock in the Intensive Care environment, with a focus on Gram-negative infections.
RECENT FINDINGS: Recent developments in adjunctive therapies for sepsis and septic shock are discussed including protocol-driven therapies, the importance of timely appropriate antimicrobials and the growing threat and implications of rising Gram-negative antimicrobial resistance.

SUMMARY: The balance between the most effective and the most responsible prescribing is difficult to strike, but recognition of the impact of antibiotic failure makes it even more important to consider how we husband the microflora of the ICU. New therapeutic options are somewhat limited but goal-directed protocol-driven approaches linked with sound knowledge of the microflora and our impact upon it as an ecosystem is essential.PMID: 18978528 [PubMed - in process]

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A "bundle" is a group of interventions related to a disease process that, when executed together, result in better outcomes than when implemented individually.
Examples of bundles include:
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Critical Care Vol 11 Number 6

Critical Care
VOL 11; NUMBER 6; 2007
ISSN 1364-8535

p. 423
A wise nurse can manage a paper protocol but prefers intelligent technology.
Vogelzang, M.; Zijlstra, F.; Nijsten, M. W.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018086318&field=zid

p. 177
Alveolar microstrain and the dark side of the lung.
Oeckler, R. A.; Hubmayr, R. D.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018036270&field=zid

p. 233
Clinical review: Treatment of new-onset atrial fibrillation in medical intensive care patients: a clinical framework.
Sleeswijk, M. E.; Van Noord, T.; Tulleken, J. E.; Ligtenberg, J. J.; Girbes, A. R.; Zijlstra, J. G.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018036267&field=zid

Nursing Practice Models for Acute and Critical Care: Overview of Care Delivery Models

Maria R. Shirey
pages 365-373
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900064-6/abstract

The Virtual ICU (vICU): a New Dimension for Critical Care Nursing Practice
Mary A. Myers, Kevin D. Reed
pages 435-439
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900060-9/abstract

Working in an eICU Unit: Life in the Box
Trudi B. Stafford, Mary A. Myers, Anne Young, Janet G. Foster, Jeffrey T. Huber
pages 441-450
http://www.ccnursing.theclinics.com/article/S0899-5885%2808%2900065-8/abstract

CRITICAL CARE NURSING QUARTERLY Vol 31 Number 4

CRITICAL CARE NURSING QUARTERLY
VOL 31; NUMB 4; 2008
ISSN 0887-9303

pp. 282-290
Renal Replacement Therapy in the Critical Care Unit.
Chrysochoou, G.; Marcus, R.J.; Sureshkumar, K.K.; McGill, R.L.; Carlin, B.W.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238922183&field=zid

pp. 291-301
Gastrointestinal Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients.
Singh, H.; Houy, T.L.; Singh, N.; Sekhon, S.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238922196&field=zid

pp. 302-308
Prevention of Nosocomial Infections in the Intensive Care Unit.
Kanouff, A.J.; DeHaven, K.D.; Kaplan, P.D.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238922208&field=zid

pp. 309-318
Sleep in the Intensive Care Unit Setting.
Patel, M.; Chipman, J.; Carlin, B.W.; Shade, D.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238922213&field=zid

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE Vol 34 Number 11

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
VOL 34; NUMBER 11; 2008
ISSN 0342-4642

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pp. 2062-2067
Non-invasive assessment of intracranial pressure using ocular sonography in neurocritical care patients.
Geeraerts, T.; Merceron, S.; Benhamou, D.; Vigué, B.; Duranteau, J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987098&field=zid

pp. 2076-2083
Sleep monitoring in the intensive care unit: comparison of nurse assessment, actigraphy and polysomnography.
Beecroft, J. M.; Ward, M.; Younes, M.; Crombach, S.; Smith, O.; Hanly, P. J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987100&field=zid

pp. 1969-1979
The use of propofol for medium and long-term sedation in critically ill adult patients: a meta-analysis.
Ho, K. M.; Ng, J. Y.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987130&field=zid

pp. 2054-2061
From the ICU to the ward: cross-checking of the physician’s transfer report by intensive care nurses.
Perren, A.; Conte, P.; Bitonti, N.; Limoni, C.; Merlani, P.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987222&field=zid

Intensive Care Medicine articles: VOL 34; NUMBER 11; 2008

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
VOL 34; NUMBER 11; 2008
ISSN 0342-4642

pp. 1980-1990
Immunonutrition in critically ill patients: a systematic review and analysis of the literature.
Marik, P. E.; Zaloga, G. P.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238986988&field=zid

pp. 1961-1963
ICU patients: fatter is better?.
Druml, W.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987013&field=zid

pp. 1991-1998
Impact of obesity in mechanically ventilated patients: a prospective study.
Frat, J. P.; Gissot, V. r.; Ragot, S. p.; Desachy, A.; Runge, I.; Lebert, C.; Robert, R.; for, t. A.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987026&field=zid


pp. 1964-1965
Impact of body weight on critically ill patients: a heavy load!!.
Esteban, A.; Frutos-Vivar, F.; Anzueto, A.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987038&field=zid

pp. 1999-2009
Obesity is associated with increased morbidity but not mortality in critically ill patients.
Sakr, Y.; Madl, C.; Filipescu, D.; Moreno, R.; Groeneveld, J.; Artigas, A.; Reinhart, K.; Vincent, J. L.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987049&field=zid

pp. 1950-1954
Science, medicine and industry: are we getting out of the black hole in sepsis research?.
Suter, P. M.; Takala, J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987052&field=zid

pp. 1955-1960
Once is not enough: clinical trials in sepsis.
Sweeney, D. A.; Danner, R. L.; Eichacker, P. Q.; Natanson, C.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN238987074&field=zid

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Neutropenic sepsis: a guide to diagnosis and management

A long-term follow-up study investigating health-related quality of life and resource use in survivors of severe sepsis: comparison of recombinant hum

Correction:
A long-term follow-up study investigating health-related quality of life and resource use in survivors of severe sepsis: comparison of recombinant human activated protein C with standard care
Longo C, Heyland D, Fisher H, Fowler R, Martin C, Day ACritical Care, 2008 12:429 ( 16 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Barbiturates for the treatment of intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury

Barbiturates for the treatment of intracranial hypertension after traumatic brain injury
Bassin S, Bleck TCritical Care, 2008 12:185 ( 20 October 2008 )
[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Tight glycaemic control in the intensive care unit: pitfalls in the testing of the concept

Tight glycaemic control in the intensive care unit: pitfalls in the testing of the concept
Mesotten DCritical Care, 2008 12:187 ( 24 October 2008 )
[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Frontal EEG for intensive care unit sedation: treating numbers or patients?

Commentary Frontal EEG for intensive care unit sedation: treating numbers or patients? Sackey PCritical Care, 2008 12:186 ( 23 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Year in Review 2007

Review Year in review 2007: Critical Care – cardiology Camporota L, Terblanche M, Bennett DCritical Care, 2008 12:232 ( 14 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Review Year in review 2007: Critical Care – respirology Del Sorbo L, Slutsky ACritical Care, 2008 12:231 ( 14 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Review Year in review 2007: Critical Care – nephrology Ricci Z, Ronco CCritical Care, 2008 12:230 ( 14 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Review Year in review 2007: Critical Care – intensive care unit management Barbieri C, Carson S, Amaral ACritical Care, 2008 12:229 ( 14 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Review Year in review 2007: Critical Care – multiple organ failure and sepsis O'Brien J, Ali N, Abraham ECritical Care, 2008 12:228 ( 14 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Review Year in review 2007: Critical Care – shock Wagner F, Baumgart K, Simkova V, Georgieff M, Radermacher P, Calzia ECritical Care, 2008 12:227 ( 14 October 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Choice of vasopressor in septic shock: does it matter

Critical Care
VOL 11; NUMBER 6; 2007
ISSN 1364-8535

p. 174
Choice of vasopressor in septic shock: does it matter?.
Patel, G. P.; Balk, R. A.

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Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine Clinics of N America
August 2008
Vol 26, Number 3

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