Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

Website watch at http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Topics/CriticalCare/

Includes: What is a "bundle"?

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:
Ventilator Bundle
Central Line Bundle
Severe Sepsis Bundles
Learn More

See sections on Intensive Care, Critical Care, Sepsis, Last phase of life and also

How-to Guide: Improving Hand Hygiene
The purpose of this How-to Guide is to help organizations reduce health-care-associated infections, including infections due to antibiotic-resistant organisms, by improving hand hygiene practices and use of gloves among health care workers.

Care bundles

From the Student BMJ

sBMJ Care bundles
NHS High Impact Change, Change No. 6 Increase the reliability of performing
interventions through a care bundle approach, ...
http://student.bmj.com/issues/08/02/editorials/051.php

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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New Book

Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

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

Now available in the Library