J. Matthias Walz
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View article: Assessment of ChatGPT success with specialty medical knowledge using anaesthesiology board examination practice questions
Assessment of ChatGPT success with specialty medical knowledge using anaesthesiology board examination practice questions Open
View article: Development of a Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS) for patients in intensive care units
Development of a Manually Operated Communication System (MOCS) for patients in intensive care units Open
Nonvocal alert patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting often struggle to communicate due to inaccessible or unavailable tools for augmentative and alternative communication. Innovation of a hand-operated non-touchscreen communica…
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View article: Effect of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Eradicate Central Line Associated Blood-Stream Infections (CLABSI)
Effect of a Multidisciplinary Team Approach to Eradicate Central Line Associated Blood-Stream Infections (CLABSI) Open
Introduction: CLABSI remains a significant problem in the intensive care unit. Hypothesis: A multimodal approach for the insertion and care of CVC will prevent CLABSI. Methods: A Critical Care Operations Committee was formed to transform c…
View article: Testing a Novel Manual Communication System for Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients
Testing a Novel Manual Communication System for Mechanically Ventilated ICU Patients Open
Introduction: Available communication methods for intubated patients in the ICU are insufficient to meet patient needs. Both ICU patients and their care providers report broadly unsuccessful communication attempts, resulting in less effect…
View article: Principles of Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Design in the ICU Setting
Principles of Augmentative and Alternative Communication System Design in the ICU Setting Open
Introduction: The ICU as a technology design setting requires specific and thoughtful awareness of patient-, caregiver-, and environment-related constraints. Designing an ICU-specific communication system involves an even deeper understand…
View article: Patient care pathway hypnosedation in endo urology: An innovative alternative to general anesthesia
Patient care pathway hypnosedation in endo urology: An innovative alternative to general anesthesia Open
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View article: Airway Management in Critical Illness
Airway Management in Critical Illness Open
Expertise in airway management is a vital skill for any provider caring for critically ill patients. A growing body of literature has identified the stark difference in periprocedural outcomes of elective intubation in the operating room w…
View article: Comparison of Point-of-Care Activated Clotting Time Methods in Different Clinical Settings in a Large Academic Medical Center
Comparison of Point-of-Care Activated Clotting Time Methods in Different Clinical Settings in a Large Academic Medical Center Open
Objectives This study is a comparative analysis of measured activated clotting time (ACT) values by use of 5 different point-of-care (POC) ACT methods spanning the range detected during different clinical procedures at our institution. Met…
View article: Should the Ramped Position Be “Sniffed at” in the ICU?
Should the Ramped Position Be “Sniffed at” in the ICU? Open
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View article: Microvascular response to transfusion in elective spine surgery
Microvascular response to transfusion in elective spine surgery Open
Intra-operative measurement of SmO2 during large volume, yet controlled hemorrhage, does not show a statistically significant correlation with either invasive hemodynamic, or laboratory parameters in patients undergoing elective…
View article: Blood Transfusions May Have Limited Effect on Muscle Oxygenation after Total Knee Arthroplasty
Blood Transfusions May Have Limited Effect on Muscle Oxygenation after Total Knee Arthroplasty Open
Background Traditionally, blood transfusions in the perioperative setting are used to maintain adequate delivery of nutrients and oxygen to organs. However, the effect of blood administration on tissue oxygenation in the perioperative sett…