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View article: Correction: Death determination by neurologic criteria—what do families understand?
Correction: Death determination by neurologic criteria—what do families understand? Open
View article: Death determination by neurologic criteria—what do families understand?
Death determination by neurologic criteria—what do families understand? Open
View article: The experiences of family members of deceased organ donors and suggestions to improve the donation process: a qualitative study
The experiences of family members of deceased organ donors and suggestions to improve the donation process: a qualitative study Open
We found gaps in family support during end-of-life and donation care. Feelings of abandonment, lack of support and poor-to-little follow-up provide the empirical findings needed for hospitals and organ donor organizations to provide better…
View article: A new experimental design to study inflammation-related versus non-inflammation-related depression in mice
A new experimental design to study inflammation-related versus non-inflammation-related depression in mice Open
View article: Noninvasive respiratory support following extubation in critically ill adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Noninvasive respiratory support following extubation in critically ill adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
View article: Patient-centred and family-centred care of critically ill patients who are potential organ donors: a qualitative study protocol of family member perspectives
Patient-centred and family-centred care of critically ill patients who are potential organ donors: a qualitative study protocol of family member perspectives Open
Introduction In a patient-centred and family-centred approach to organ donation, compassion is paramount. Recent guidelines have called for more research, interventions and approaches aimed at improving and supporting the families of criti…
View article: <p>Evaluating the Implementation of Ontario’s Organ and Tissue Donation Physician Leadership Model: Mapping a Way Forward</p>
Evaluating the Implementation of Ontario’s Organ and Tissue Donation Physician Leadership Model: Mapping a Way Forward Open
We have demonstrated that an implementation evaluation helps us to understand which elements of the PLM were successful and which elements required immediate attention. This evaluation helped to highlight the successes and challenges in im…
View article: Mapping the Expert Mind: Integration Method for Revising the ACES Medical Simulation Curriculum
Mapping the Expert Mind: Integration Method for Revising the ACES Medical Simulation Curriculum Open
Purpose: This article shares our experience developing an integrated curriculum for the ACES (Acute Critical Event Simulation) program. The purpose of the ACES program is to ensure that health care providers develop proficiency in the earl…
View article: Prognostic accuracy of the Hamilton Early Warning Score (HEWS) and the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) among hospitalized patients assessed by a rapid response team
Prognostic accuracy of the Hamilton Early Warning Score (HEWS) and the National Early Warning Score 2 (NEWS2) among hospitalized patients assessed by a rapid response team Open
View article: Comparison of simulation debriefs with traditional needs assessment methods: a qualitative exploratory study in a critical care community setting
Comparison of simulation debriefs with traditional needs assessment methods: a qualitative exploratory study in a critical care community setting Open
Objective To better understand the potential of a needs assessment approach using qualitative data from manikin-based and virtual patient simulation debriefing sessions compared with traditional data collection methods (ie, focus groups an…
View article: A multicentre investigation of organ and tissue donation education for critical care residents
A multicentre investigation of organ and tissue donation education for critical care residents Open
View article: Does the age of acute care physicians impact their (1) crisis management performance and (2) learning after simulation-based education? A protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada
Does the age of acute care physicians impact their (1) crisis management performance and (2) learning after simulation-based education? A protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study in Toronto and Ottawa, Canada Open
Introduction The proportion of older acute care physicians (ACPs) has been steadily increasing. Ageing is associated with physiological changes and prospective research investigating how such age-related physiological changes affect clinic…
View article: Understanding of evaluation capacity building in practice: a case study of a national medical education organization
Understanding of evaluation capacity building in practice: a case study of a national medical education organization Open
The national ACES organization was a useful case study to explore ECB in practice. The ECB literature provided a solid foundation to understand the purpose and nuances of ECB. This study added to the paucity of studies focused on examining…
View article: Adipocyte cannabinoid receptor CB1 regulates energy homeostasis and alternatively activated macrophages
Adipocyte cannabinoid receptor CB1 regulates energy homeostasis and alternatively activated macrophages Open
Dysregulated adipocyte physiology leads to imbalanced energy storage, obesity, and associated diseases, imposing a costly burden on current health care. Cannabinoid receptor type-1 (CB1) plays a crucial role in controlling energy metabolis…
View article: Exploring the components of physician volunteer engagement: a qualitative investigation of a national Canadian simulation-based training programme
Exploring the components of physician volunteer engagement: a qualitative investigation of a national Canadian simulation-based training programme Open
Objectives Conceptual clarity on physician volunteer engagement is lacking in the medical literature. The aim of this study was to present a conceptual framework to describe the elements which influence physician volunteer engagement and t…
View article: Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to Leptospirosis
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Secondary to Leptospirosis Open
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), characterized by hypoxemic respiratory failure, is associated with a mortality of 30–50% and is precipitated by both direct and indirect pulmonary insults. Treatment is largely supportive, consis…
View article: Ebola preparedness: a rapid needs assessment of critical care in a tertiary hospital
Ebola preparedness: a rapid needs assessment of critical care in a tertiary hospital Open
This investigation identified widespread gaps across numerous themes; as such, we have been able to develop a set of credible and measureable results. All hospitals need to be prepared for contact with a patient with Ebola, and the prepare…
View article: Pistes pour l'étude des fragments araméens du Livre d'Hénoch : l'apport des perspectives narratives et énonciatives de l'Hénoch éthiopien
Pistes pour l'étude des fragments araméens du Livre d'Hénoch : l'apport des perspectives narratives et énonciatives de l'Hénoch éthiopien Open
L’étude du Livre d’Hénoch souffre d’importantes lacunes au niveau diachronique. Cette situation est attribuable en partie à une erreur de perspective. Comme on connaît peu les traditions dont il est question, on cherche à mieux les cerner …