Objectives The aim of this review is to appraise current research which examines the impact
of early rehabilitation practices on functional outcomes and quality of life in adult intensive …

Background The effect of the ABCDEF bundle (Assess, prevent, and manage pain; Both
spontaneous awakening and spontaneous breathing trials; Choice of analgesia and sedation; …

Introduction To compare outcomes from early post-pyloric to gastric feeding in ventilated,
critically ill patients in a medical intensive care unit (ICU). Methods Prospective randomized …

Background & aim Nutritional intake of patients in acute respiratory failure receiving non-invasive
ventilation has not previously been described, and no protocols have been developed …

Background Early rehabilitation has been found to prevent delirium and weakness that can
hamper the recovery of intensive care unit (ICU) survivors. Integrated clinical practice …

… Mitchell RN, PhD z aa , Kellie Sosnowski RN, MN (Hons) ab , Mandy Tallot RN, MN ac , Amy
Thompson RN ad , Lorraine Thompson RN, PhD ae , Sonia Labeau RN, PhD af , Stijn Blot …

Introduction Hospital mortality for critically ill patients has decreased significantly throughout
the developed world over the past two decades, attributable to improvements in the quality …

Background Infusion sets (comprising the tubing, measuring burettes, fluid containers,
transducers) that are connected to invasive vascular devices are changed on a regular basis in an …

Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are used for prevention and management of
vascular thrombosis. In general, monitoring of anticoagulant activity is not required, however, …

Aim: Feeding algorithms have been demonstrated to improve nutrition delivery and
influence primary outcomes in critical care units. Most feeding algorithms assist decision‐making …