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- ICU DIARY: Facilitating the ICU Patient’s Transition from the ICU
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: ICU DIARY: Facilitating the ICU Patient’s Transition from the ICU Author(s): Ingrid Engenie Egerod, Ph.D, MSN, RN; Christina Jones, Ph.D, RN; and Judy J Martin, MSN, RN Publisher or Source: Sigma Repository Type of Media: PowerPoint Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, General Medical Professionals, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: No Description: The learning objectives of this presentation is to teach the audience to be able to verbalize and understanding of the constructs of the ICU Diary: Written entries and photographs. The second learning objective is to teach the audience to understand the construct of post intensive care syndrome: Gap in memory, and PTSD. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Long COVID Symptoms Are Common—Even After Mild or Asymptomatic Cases, New Study Shows
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Long COVID Symptoms Are Common—Even After Mild or Asymptomatic Cases, New Study Shows Author(s): Carolyn L. Todd Publisher or Source: Self Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public,General Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Scientists are working to understand the array of lingering symptoms or new health conditions that may start weeks after a COVID-19 infection (sometimes termed long COVID, long-haul COVID, or post-acute COVID-19 syndrome). A huge new study published this week adds to a growing pile of research indicating that it is surprisingly common for people to experience new health problems after a COVID-19 infection. And the results suggest this can happen even among those who had mild-to-moderate or no symptoms during their illness. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19?
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: What Are the Long-Term Effects of COVID-19? Author(s): David Levine Publisher or Source: U.S News & World Report Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: There is a common misconception that people who come down with COVID-19 experience one of two disease courses: They have minimal or no symptoms that clear up in a week, or they get extremely ill and either die or recover after receiving intensive care treatment. But now that the coronavirus has been under sharp focus for more than six months, physicians are noting that this binary belief is inaccurate. Some patients in both categories experience lingering symptoms and are at risk for long-term damage to organ systems weeks and months later. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Why 'presumed recovered' doesn't mean you're done with the coronavirus
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Why 'presumed recovered' doesn't mean you're done with the coronavirus Author(s): Woodruff, E. Publisher or Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: PICS and PICS-F COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Young, healthy people can suffer for far longer than even a bad flu, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found. One in five adults between the ages of 18 and 34 said they didn't feel back to normal two or three weeks after their diagnosis. "A lot of people don't realize, even if the virus is gone, that doesn't mean you're done with it," said Sullivan. "It's done its damage." To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Effects of post-ICU follow-up on subject outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Effects of post-ICU follow-up on subject outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis Author(s): Regis Goulart Rosa , Giovanni Esteves Ferreira , Thiago Wendt Viola , Caroline Cabral Robinson, Renata Kochhann, Paula Pinheiro Berto , Livia Biason, Paulo Ricardo Cardoso, Maicon Falavigna, Cassiano Teixeira Publisher or Source: Journal of Critical Care Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: Brazil Primary Focus of Media: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) COVID-19 Related: No Description: The present systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize data on subject outcomes associated with post-ICU follow-up. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Frontline staff who get long Covid at work should get compensation, MPs suggest
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Frontline staff who get long Covid at work should get compensation, MPs suggest Author(s): Jennifer Rigby Publisher or Source: The Telegraph Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public,General Medical Professionals,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: British MPs have called for long Covid to be classed as an "occupational disease", with a compensation scheme set up for sufferers who were infected during their work on the frontline. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Covid-19 research is about using science to find better treatment for the virus
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Covid-19 research is about using science to find better treatment for the virus Author(s): E. Wesley Ely Publisher or Source: The Washington Post Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, General Public, General Medical Professionals, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: “Mrs. Croft, I truly regret that I’m calling you about a covid-19 research program only an hour after your husband, John, died of his coronavirus infection. None of us know what you are feeling, and we want you to know how immensely sorry we are for all that you and your family are going through. It’s just that the whole world is trying to grapple with this pandemic, and we are trying to understand what the virus is doing to the brain, since so many people are presenting with an inability to smell, confusion and strokes. I am calling to see if you might consider a priceless gift to the world so we can learn and hopefully help others: We are studying the brain in those who die of covid, and I’d like to talk with you about the possibility of donating John’s brain to our NIH-funded scientific research program.” As a physician-scientist, I have spent 30 years at the bedside of my patients and their families. There is no place I’d rather be, but I wouldn’t have stayed here for so long without the research part. Alongside 90 others in Vanderbilt’s Critical Illness, Brain Dysfunction and Survivorship (CIBS) Center, I now study covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. The pandemic is different: tough, inspiring and exasperating all at once. Answering questions to help reduce human suffering is what we do. Attempts to flatten the curve have shuttered our existing projects and catapulted us into new work and international collaborations in what seemed like one day. And then almost as quickly this month, we were immersed in disparities. The pandemic has amplified elements of the everyday disadvantages that millions face, and it’s obvious to all of us that it’s not fair or just. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family with Sensation Awareness Focused Training Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Prevention of Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family with Sensation Awareness Focused Training Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial Pilot Study Author(s): Paula L. Cairns Publisher or Source: University of South Florida Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, General Medical Professionals, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United States Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: No Description: Post Intensive Care Syndrome-Family (PICS-F) refers to acute and chronic psychological effects of critical illness on family members of patients in intensive care units (ICU). Evidence about the increase and persistence of PICS-F warrants the need for prevention interventions. This study evaluated the feasibility of providing Sensation Awareness Focused Training (SĀF-T) during the ICU stay for spouses of mechanically ventilated patients. Methods: A randomized controlled trial of SĀF-T versus a control group was conducted (n=10) to assess safety, acceptability, feasibility, and effect size of the intervention on PICS-F symptoms. Symptoms assessed as outcome measures included stress, anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and sleep efficiency. Those randomly assigned to SĀF-T received one session daily over 3-days in the ICU. Repeated measures (day 1, day 3, day 30, and day 90) of PICS-F symptoms in both groups were analyzed. Results: Mean age was 58 ± 12 years; 70% were female. Feasibility success criteria were met in weekly recruitment (8 ± 3.5), enrollment rate (67%), SĀF-T acceptability (100% of doses received, no adverse events) with significantly lower post SĀF-T stress levels (p<.05) compared to pre SĀF-T stress levels, ActiWatch acceptability rate (90% agreed to wear, no adverse events) with no significant difference in sleep efficiency between groups (p>.05), and repeated measures completion rate (>90%). Conclusions: This study provided guidance for modifications to protocol outcome measures and evidence of a large effectsize, which will inform a larger clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of the SĀF-T intervention in reducing PICS-F. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Drink it in: Kevin Love joins the ranks of celebrity investors in Oxigen
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Drink it in: Kevin Love joins the ranks of celebrity investors in Oxigen Author(s): Scott Suttell Publisher or Source: Crain's Cleveland Business Type of Media: Newspaper Article Media Originally for: General Public Country of Origin: United States of America (the) Primary Focus of Media: Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: Dr. Michelle Biehl, a pulmonary and critical care specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, is among the experts quoted in this New York Times article about the difficult recoveries for many patients who were critically ill with COVID-19. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Algorithm Uses Individual Medical History to Predict Patient’s Chance of Survival in ICU
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Algorithm Uses Individual Medical History to Predict Patient’s Chance of Survival in ICU Author(s): SIAVASH PARKHIDEH Publisher or Source: CRITICAL CARE Type of Media: Medical Journal Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians, General Medical Professionals, Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United Kingdom Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: Researchers in Denmark have developed a new algorithm that predicts an individual patient’s risk of mortality in the ICU. Their work, recently published in the journal Digital Health, demonstrates that the algorithm outperforms current non-computational methods of estimating mortality. Algorithms of this nature can help direct resources where they are needed most to best improve patient outcomes, and help catch problems early. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Semi‐recumbent position versus supine position for the prevention of ventilator‐associated pneumonia in adults requiring mechanical ventilation
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Semi‐recumbent position versus supine position for the prevention of ventilator‐associated pneumonia in adults requiring mechanical ventilation Author(s): Wang L, Li X, Yang Z, Tang X, Yuan Q, Deng L, Sun X Publisher or Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians Country of Origin: China Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: No Description: Background Ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) is associated with increased mortality, prolonged length of hospital stay and increased healthcare costs in critically ill patients. Guidelines recommend a semi‐recumbent position (30º to 45º) for preventing VAP among patients requiring mechanical ventilation. However, due to methodological limitations in existing systematic reviews, uncertainty remains regarding the benefits and harms of the semi‐recumbent position for preventing VAP. Objectives To assess the effectiveness and safety of semi‐recumbent positioning versus supine positioning to prevent ventilator‐associated pneumonia (VAP) in adults requiring mechanical ventilation. To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
- Practical considerations for nutritional management of non-ICU COVID-19 patients in hospital
Click to Return to Search Page VIEW SELECTED LIBRARY MEDIA Name of Media: Practical considerations for nutritional management of non-ICU COVID-19 patients in hospital Author(s): Fionna Page , Lucy Morgan and Anne Holdoway Publisher or Source: British Dietetic Association Type of Media: Medical Professional Education Media Originally for: Critical Care Physicians,Nurses and/or Other Critical Care Medical Professionals Country of Origin: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) Primary Focus of Media: Pre-Use of PICS Designation COVID-19 Related: Yes Description: The practical considerations contained in this document are intended for use during the response to the coronavirus pandemic and may not be considered optimal outside of the pandemic. The pragmatic approaches outlined are intended to complement local protocols for nutritional care that may need to be adapted for use at this time. How challenges to providing nutritional care can be met will differ depending on local surge, availability and organisation of resources such as staff, skill mix and personal protective equipment (PPE). To view the PDF, Article, Photo, or Chart, Click Icon: To view the attached Video media file, Click Icon: PostICU, Inc's library staff reviewed this copyrighted material contained in the library and reasonably believes that its inclusion in our library complies with the "Fair Use Doctrine" because: (1) our library's is for nonprofit and educational purposes; (2) the nature of the copyrighted work is related to our mission; (3) the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation to the copyrighted work as a whole is fair and reasonable; and (4) the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work will if impacted, should be enhanced, by its presence in our library.
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