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View article: PANDA: Development and evaluation of a nursing competence team of respiratory therapists and advanced practice nurses to optimize the weaning process
PANDA: Development and evaluation of a nursing competence team of respiratory therapists and advanced practice nurses to optimize the weaning process Open
Background Weaning critically ill patients from mechanical ventilation (MV) is an important challenge of intensive care unit (ICU) management. Internationally, MV is often supported by respiratory therapists (RT) as specially trained nurse…
Delirium prevalence, interventions and barriers in intensive care units in German‐speaking countries: A retrospective cross‐sectional secondary analysis Open
Background The prevalence of delirium in intensive care units (ICUs) is high and has a major impact on patient outcomes. Aim To describe delirium assessment instruments, prevalence, interventions and barriers in delirium management in adul…
Delirium prevalence and management in general wards, emergency departments, rehabilitation centres and nursing homes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH countries): A secondary analysis of a worldwide point prevalence study Open
Delirium is a frequent complication in patients in DACH countries. More than three quarter of participating wards reported a delirium management protocol suggesting awareness of published guidelines and best practice recommendations. Impro…
Short communication: Impact of rest intervals and habituation on electro-ejaculated semen quality in merino-type rams Open
This study evaluated the effects of habituation and electro-ejaculation techniques on semen quality in merino-type rams in South Africa, aiming to refine the electro-ejaculation method to improve semen quality. Parameters assessed included…
View article: Validity and reliability of the thirst distress scale and the short version of the xerostomia inventory for use in German patients with chronic heart failure: A multicenter cross-sectional study
Validity and reliability of the thirst distress scale and the short version of the xerostomia inventory for use in German patients with chronic heart failure: A multicenter cross-sectional study Open
Results suggest that the G-TDS-HF and the G-SXI are valid and reliable instruments. Further research is warranted to assess responsiveness and test-retest reliability to strengthen the evidence.
Primary nursing in the intensive care unit Open
Background: Primary nursing (Process Responsible Nursing; PRN) is a nursing organization model, practiced in intensive care units (ICUs), but implementation is challenging. This paper focuses on the qualitative process analysis of the deve…
View article: A world-wide study on delirium assessments and presence of protocols
A world-wide study on delirium assessments and presence of protocols Open
Background Delirium is a common complication of older people in hospitals, rehabilitation and long-term facilities. Objective To assess the worldwide use of validated delirium assessment tools and the presence of delirium management protoc…
Randomized feasibility trial for evaluating the impact of primary nursing on delirium duration during intensive care unit stay Open
A randomized clinical trial regarding nursing organization during intensive care unit stay requires detailed planning of patient recruitment, data evaluation, and power calculation.
View article: Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce thirst in patients with heart failure or hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce thirst in patients with heart failure or hemodialysis: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Results indicate that various non-pharmacological interventions could be helpful to reduce thirst in patients with CHF or HD, but important uncertainty remains.
On children’s visits, mobile phones and family empowerment in paediatric intensive care medicine. Author’s reply Open
The authors acknowledged the publication and added two more recommendations nr.11 and 12 and shared one observation.The first recommendation includes the facilitation of "mobile phones for taking pictures and/or making audio recordings and…
Learning in one minute: survey of the One Minute Wonder Network Open
Background Continuous education of clinicians improves quality of care. One Minute Wonder (OMW) summarize best practice knowledge on one page that can be hung on a wall and can be read during waiting times of just one minute. OMW are a fas…
View article: Use of extracorporeal circulation (ECLS/ECMO) for cardiac and circulatory failure –A clinical practice Guideline Level 3
Use of extracorporeal circulation (ECLS/ECMO) for cardiac and circulatory failure –A clinical practice Guideline Level 3 Open
Aims Worldwide applications of extracorporeal circulation for mechanical support in cardiac and circulatory failure, which are referred to as extracorporeal life support (ECLS) or veno‐arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (va‐ECMO)…
Additional file 5: Figure S5. of The release and trans-synaptic transmission of Tau via exosomes Open
Uptake and transmission of TauCFP by neurons cultured in microfluidic chambers via exosomes derived from cultured neurons. (A) Nanoparticle tracking analysis of exosomes derived from primary neurons transfected with TauCFP. The size distri…