Other bulletins in this series include:

Breast Surgery

Wednesday 24 December 2008

Website: My ICU Care

http://www.myicucare.org/Pages/default.aspx

Society of Critical Care Medicine
Features Support brochures, critical care questions, critical care glossary, includes Society Statement on End-of-Life Care Increased attention is paid to the complexities of end-of-life decision making and to the potentially tragic circumstances facing all critically ill or injured patients and their families. Click here to read the Society's complete statement on end-of-life care, part of SCCM's LearnICU Web pages.

Also there is a LearnICU section although this requires registration.

The role of technology in critical care nursing

RESEARCH PAPER: Original Research
52–61
The role of technology in critical care nursing
Cheryl Crocker; Stephen Timmons

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Tuesday 23 December 2008

"Living with dying": The evolution of the family members' experience of mechanical ventilation.

Crit Care Med. 2008 Nov 28; [Epub ahead of print] LinkOut

Sinuff T, Giacomini M, Shaw R, Swinton M, Cook DJ.

From the Department of Critical Care Medicine (TS), Sunnybrook Research Institute, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Interdepartmental Division of Critical Care, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON; Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MG), Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON; Departments of Sociology (RS), Medicine, and Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DJC), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON; and School of Nursing (MS), McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.

BACKGROUND:: Communication with families about mechanical ventilation may be more effective once we gain a better understanding of what families experience and understand about this life support technology when their loved ones are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).

METHODS:: We conducted in-depth interviews with family members of 27 critically ill patients who required mechanical ventilation for >/=7 days and had an estimated ICU mortality of >/=50%. Team members reviewed transcripts independently and used grounded theory analysis.

RESULTS:: The central theme of family members' experience with mechanical ventilation was "living with dying." Initial reactions to the ventilator were of shock and surprise. Family members perceived no option except mechanical ventilation. Although the ventilator kept the patient alive, it also symbolized proximity to death. In time, families became accustomed to images of the ICU as ventilation became more familiar and routine. Their shock and horror were replaced by hope that the ventilator would allow the body to rest, heal, and recover. However, ongoing exposure to their loved one's critical illness and the new role as family spokesperson were traumatizing.

CONCLUSIONS:: Family members' experiences and their understanding of mechanical ventilation change over time, influenced by their habituation to the ICU environment and its routines. They face uncertainty about death, but maintain hope. Understanding these experiences may engender more respectful, meaningful communication about life support with families.

PMID: 19050614 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

A silent killer: cytomegalovirus infection in the nonimmunocompromised critically ill patient.

Kalil AC. Related Articles, LinkOut

A silent killer: cytomegalovirus infection in the nonimmunocompromised critically ill patient.
Crit Care Med. 2008 Dec;36(12):3261-4. No abstract available. PMID: 19020435 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Clinical pharmacist on intensive care unit saves lives and reduces costs.

Knibbe CA, Tjoeng MM. Related Articles, LinkOut

Clinical pharmacist on intensive care unit saves lives and reduces costs.
Crit Care Med. 2008 Dec;36(12):3269-70. No abstract available. PMID: 19020439 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Less sedation and more closure.

Alvarez G, Hulme T. Related Articles, LinkOut

Less sedation and more closure.
Crit Care Med. 2008 Dec;36(12):3282-3;
author reply 3283. No abstract available. PMID: 19020451 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

BRITISH JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE VOL 18

BRITISH JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE VOL 18; NUMB 3; 2008
ISSN 0961-7930

Epidemiology and outcomes of critically ill patients with end stage renal failure.
Harrison, D.A.; Lipkin, G.W.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241363610&field=zid

pp. 95-102
Slow ventilator weaning after cervical spinal cord injury.
Atito-Narh, E.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241363623&field=zid

A randomized controlled trial of tea tree oil (5%) body wash versus standard body wash to prevent colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococc

Thompson G, Blackwood B, McMullan R, Alderdice FA, Trinder TJ, Lavery GG, McAuley DF.
Related Articles, LinkOut

A randomized controlled trial of tea tree oil (5%) body wash versus standard body wash to prevent colonization with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in critically ill adults: research protocol.BMC Infect Dis. 2008 Nov 28;8(1):161 [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19040726 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Severe community-acquired pneumonia on the intensive care unit.

pp. 127-132
Severe community-acquired pneumonia on the intensive care unit.
Blaikley, J.; Woodhead, M.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241239297&field=zid

Necrotising fasciitis: The soft tissue infection necrotising fasciitis manifests as localised pain, erythema and swelling accompanied by signs of seps

BRITISH JOURNAL OF INTENSIVE CARE VOL 17; NUMB 4; 2007
ISSN 0961-7930
pp. 120-126
Necrotising fasciitis: The soft tissue infection necrotising fasciitis manifests as localised pain, erythema and swelling accompanied by signs of sepsis.
Aslam, M.K.; Hunter, J.D.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241239286&field=zid
pp. 500-506
Effect of corticosteroids on arginine vasopressin–containing vasopressor therapy for septic shock: a case control study.
Bauer, S. R.; Lam, S. W.; Cha, S. S.; Oyen, L. J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197900&field=zid

Important issues in the design and reporting of clinical trials in severe sepsis and acute lung injury.

pp. 493-499
Important issues in the design and reporting of clinical trials in severe sepsis and acute lung injury.
Dellinger, R. P.; Vincent, J. L.; Marshall, J.; Reinhart, K.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197898&field=zid

Sepsis articles: Journal of Critical Care

JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE
VOL 23; NUMBER 4; 2008 ISSN 0883-9441

pp. 452-453
It is time to label sepsis as a public health problem.
Ibrahim, I.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197813&field=zid

pp. 455-460
Implementation of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for severe sepsis and septic shock: We could go faster.
Zambon, M.; Ceola, M.; Almeida-de-Castro, R.; Gullo, A.; Vincent, J. L.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197837&field=zid

pp. 461-467
Intra-abdominal hypertension: Incidence and association with organ dysfunction during early septic shock.
Regueira, T.; Bruhn, A.; Hasbun, P.; Aguirre, M.; Romero, C.; Llanos, O.; Castro, R.; Bugedo, G.; Hernandez, G.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197840&field=zid

pp. 468-472
Hemodynamics and metabolic studies on septic shock in patients with acute liver failure.
Tsai, M. H.; Chen, Y. C.; Lien, J. M.; Tian, Y. C.; Peng, Y. s.; Fang, J. T.; Yang, C.; Tang, J. H.; Chu, Y. Y.; Chen, P. C.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197851&field=zid

pp. 475-483
Sepsis and organ system failure are major determinants of post–intensive care unit mortality.
Sakr, Y.; Vincent, J. L.; Ruokonen, E.; Pizzamiglio, M.; Installe, E.; Reinhart, K.; Moreno, R.;
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN241197876&field=zid

Monday 22 December 2008

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Quality of dying in a New Zealand teaching hospital.

Glasgow JL, McLennan SR, High KJ, Celi LA. Related Articles, LinkOut

Qual Saf Health Care. 2008 Aug;17(4):244-8. PMID: 18678719
[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Sepsis articles: Journal of Critical Care

Sakr Y, Vincent JL, Ruokonen E, Pizzamiglio M, Installe E, Reinhart K, Moreno R; Sepsis Occurrence in Acutely Ill Patients Investigators. Related Articles

Sepsis and organ system failure are major determinants of post-intensive care unit mortality.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):475-83. Epub 2008 Apr 10. PMID: 19056010 [
PubMed - in process]

21: Kramer DJ. Related Articles

Invited commentary: septic shock in acute liver failure.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):473-4. No abstract available. PMID: 19056009 [PubMed - in process]

22:
Tsai MH, Chen YC, Lien JM, Tian YC, Peng YS, Fang JT, Yang C, Tang JH, Chu YY, Chen PC, Wu CS. Related Articles

Hemodynamics and metabolic studies on septic shock in patients with acute liver failure.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):468-72. PMID: 19056008 [PubMed - in process]

23:
Regueira T, Bruhn A, Hasbun P, Aguirre M, Romero C, Llanos O, Castro R, Bugedo G, Hernandez G. Related Articles

Intra-abdominal hypertension: incidence and association with organ dysfunction during early septic shock.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):461-7. Epub 2008 Apr 18. PMID: 19056007 [PubMed - in process]

24: Zambon M, Ceola M, Almeida-de-Castro R, Gullo A, Vincent JL.Related Articles

Implementation of the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines for severe sepsis and septic shock: we could go faster.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):455-60. Epub 2007 Dec 11. PMID: 19056006 [PubMed - in process]

Ibrahim I. Related Articles

It is time to label sepsis as a public health problem.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):452-3. No abstract available. PMID: 19056004 [PubMed - in process]

27: Lumb PD. Related Articles

A theme focus on sepsis. Introduction.
J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):451. No abstract available. PMID: 19056003
[PubMed - in process]

Important issues in the design and reporting of clinical trials in severe sepsis and acute lung injury.

Dellinger RP, Vincent JL, Marshall J, Reinhart K. Related Articles

J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):493-9. Epub 2008 Apr 18. PMID: 19056012 [PubMed - in process]

Skin lesions after intensive care procedures: results of a prospective study.

Badia M, Trujillano J, Serviá L, March J, Rodriguez-Pozo A. Related Articles

J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):525-31. Epub 2008 May 14. PMID: 19056017
[PubMed - in process]

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of septic patients with new-onset atrial fibrillation

Christian SA, Schorr C, Ferchau L, Jarbrink ME, Parrillo JE, Gerber DR.
Related Articles

J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):532-6. PMID: 19056018 [PubMed - in process]

Responding to families' questions about the meaning of physical movements in critically ill patients.

Engelberg RA, Wenrich MD, Curtis JR. Related Articles

J Crit Care. 2008 Dec;23(4):565-71. Epub 2008 Apr 18. PMID: 19056024
[PubMed - in process]

Pathoetiological Model of Delirium: a Comprehensive Multifactorial Understanding of the Neurobiology of Delirium and an Evidence-Based Approach to Pre

pp. 789-856
Maldonado, J.R.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240681144&field=zid

Detection and Management of Pre-existing Cognitive Impairment and Associated Behavioral Symptoms in the Intensive Care Unit.

pp. 723-736
Lee, H.B.; DeLoatch, C.J.; Cho, S.; Rosenberg, P.; Mears, S.C.; Sieber, F.E.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240681119&field=zid

Delirium in the Acute Care Setting: Characteristics, Diagnosis and Treatment.

pp. 657-722
Delirium in the Acute Care Setting: Characteristics, Diagnosis and Treatment.
Maldonado, J.R.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240681103&field=zid

Procalcitonin-guided antibiotics in severe sepsis

Journal club critique
Simon P, Milbrandt E, Emlet LCritical Care, 2008 12:309 ( 4 December 2008 )
[Abstract][Full text] [PDF]

Duration of salmeterol-induced bronchodilation in mechanically ventilated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a prospective clinical study

Research Malliotakis P, Linardakis M, Gavriilidis G, Georgopoulos DCritical Care, 2008 12:R140 ( 14 November 2008 )[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Determinants and impact of multidrug antibiotic resistance in pathogens causing ventilator-associated-pneumonia

Research
Depuydt P, Vandijck D, Bekaert M, Decruyenaere J, Blot S, Vogelaers D, Benoit DCritical Care, 2008 12:R142 ( 17 November 2008 )
[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

Phenylephrine versus norepinephrine for initial hemodynamic support of patients with septic shock: a randomized, controlled trial

Research
Morelli A, Ertmer C, Rehberg S, Lange M, Orecchioni A, Laderchi A, Bachetoni A, D'Alessandro M, Van Aken H, Pietropaoli P, Westphal MCritical Care, 2008 12:R143 ( 18 November 2008 )[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed]

End-expiratory lung volume during mechanical ventilation: a comparison with reference values and the effect of positive end-expiratory pressure in int

Research
Bikker I, van Bommel J, Miranda D, Bakker J, Gommers DCritical Care, 2008 12:R145
( 20 November 2008 )
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed]

Sedation practice in the intensive care unit: a UK national survey

Research
Reschreiter H, Maiden M, Kapila ACritical Care, 2008 12:R152 ( 1 December 2008 )
[Abstract] [Provisional PDF] [PubMed]

The severity of sepsis: yet another factor influencing glycemic control

Commentary The severity of sepsis: yet another factor influencing glycemic control Krinsley JCritical Care, 2008 12:194 ( 25 November 2008 )
[Abstract][Full text] [PDF] [PubMed]

End-of-life care in Spain: legal framework.

pp. 2300-2303
Cabré, L. s.; Casado, M. a.; Mancebo, J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240539104&field=zid

Risk factors and prognosis of catheter-related bloodstream infection in critically ill patients: a multicenter study.

pp. 2185-2193
Risk factors and prognosis of catheter-related bloodstream infection in critically ill patients: a multicenter study.
Garnacho-Montero, J.; Aldabó-Pallás, T.; Palomar-Martínez, M.; Vallés, J.; Almirante, B.; Garcés, R.; Grill, F.; Pujol, M.; Arenas-Giménez, C.; Mesalles, E.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240539030&field=zid

Successful extubation of an "unweanable? patient with severe ankylosing spondylitis

pp. 2313-2314
Successful extubation of an "unweanable? patient with severe ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew's disease) using a pumpless extracorporeal lung assist.
Bein, T.; Wittmann, S.; Philipp, A.; Nerlich, M.; Kuehnel, T.; Schlitt, H. J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538876&field=zid

A comparison of epinephrine and norepinephrine in critically ill patients.

pp. 2226-2234
Myburgh, J. A.; Higgins, A.; Jovanovska, A.; Lipman, J.; Ramakrishnan, N.; Santamaria, J.; the, C. S.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538866&field=zid

Measurement of end-expiratory lung volume by oxygen washin–washout in controlled and assisted mechanically ventilated patients.

pp. 2235-2240
Patroniti, N.; Saini, M.; Zanella, A.; Weismann, D.; Isgrò, S.; Bellani, G.; Foti, G.; Pesenti, A.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538854&field=zid

Psychiatric disorders: Intensive care medicine

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
VOL 34; NUMBER 12; 2008 ISSN 0342-4642

pp. 2136-2138
Psychiatric disorders and the ICU: gaps and opportunities.
Pechlaner, C.; Mégarbane, B.; Fleischhacker, W. W.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538809&field=zid

pp. 2264-2267
Substance dependence and psychiatric disorders are related to outcomes in a mixed ICU population.
Suchyta, M. R.; Beck, C. J.; Key, C. W.; Jephson, A.; Hopkins, R. O.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538816&field=zid

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE Vol 34

INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE
VOL 34; NUMBER 12; 2008 , ISSN 0342-4642

p. 2306
Adaptive support ventilation is a patented technology.
Tehrani, F. T.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538764&field=zid

p. 2304
Microcirculation and multi-organ failure in patients with sepsis.
den Uil, C. A.; Lagrand, W. K.; Brugts, J. J.; Spronk, P. E.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538774&field=zid

pp. 2176-2184
Serum levels of osteopontin are increased in SIRS and sepsis.
Vaschetto, R.; Nicola, S.; Olivieri, C.; Boggio, E.; Piccolella, F.; Mesturini, R.; Damnotti, F.; Colombo, D.; Navalesi, P.; Della Corte, F.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240538786&field=zid

Delirium articles: Am Journal of Critical Care

pp. 555-566
Assessment of Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit: Nursing Practices and Perceptions.
Devlin, J.W.; Fong, J.J.; Howard, E.P.; Skrobik, Y.; McCoy, N.; Yasuda, C.; Marshall, J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240478753&field=zid

pp. 567-575
Prevalence and Risk Factors for Postoperative Delirium in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.
Chang, Y.-L.; Tsai, Y.-F.; Lin, P.-J.; Chen, M.-C.; Liu, C.-Y.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240478767&field=zid


pp. 576-576
Patient Care and Delirium Assessment.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240478801&field=zid

Symptoms of Acute Posttraumatic Stress Disorder After Intensive Care.

pp. 534-544
Wallen, K.; Chaboyer, W.; Thalib, L.; Creedy, D.K.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240478739&field=zid

American Journal of Critical Care

pp. 504-511
Swallowing Disorders as a Predictor of Unsuccessful Extubation: A Clinical Evaluation.
Colonel, P.; Houze, M.H.; Vert, H.; Mateo, J.; Megarbane, B.; Goldgran-Toledano, D.; Bizouard, F.; Hedreul-Vittet, M.; Baud, F.J.; Payen, D.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240478709&field=zid

pp. 512-521
Gastric Residual Volume and Aspiration in Critically Ill Patients Receiving Gastric Feedings.
Metheny, N.A.; Schallom, L.; Oliver, D.A.; Clouse, R.E.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=RN240478717&field=zid

Pressure support ventilation attenuates ventilator-induced protein modifications in the diaphragm.

p. R116

Futier, E.; Constantin, J.; Combaret, L.; Mosoni, L.; Roszyk, L.; Sapin, V.; Attaix, D.; Jung, B.; Jaber, S.; Bazin, J.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018786263&field=zid

Influence of enrollment sequence effect on observed outcomes in the ADDRESS and PROWESS studies of drotrecogin alfa (activated) in patients with sever

p. R117
Laterre, P.; Macias, W. L.; Janes, J.; Williams, M. D.; Nelson, D. R.; Girbes, A. R.; Dhainaut, J.; Abraham, E.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018786266&field=zid

Entropy and bispectral index for assessment of sedation, analgesia and the effects of unpleasant stimuli in critically ill patients: an observational

p. R119
Haenggi, M.; Ypparila-Wolters, H.; Bieri, C.; Steiner, C.; Takala, J.; Korhonen, I.; Jakob, S. M.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018796156&field=zid

Readmission to a surgical intensive care unit: incidence, outcome and risk factors.

p. R123
Kaben, A.; Corrêa, F.; Reinhart, K.; Settmacher, U.; Gummert, J.; Kalff, R.; Sakr, Y.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018838006&field=zid

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

Critical Care
p. 429
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. J.; Heyland, D. K.; Fisher, H. N.; Fowler, R. A.; Martin, C. M.; Day, A. G.
http://zetoc.mimas.ac.uk/wzgw?db=etoc&terms=PM018983692&field=zid