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BackgroundTreatment of childhood cancer is associated with a substantial risk of life-threatening complications that may require admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Data describing clinical characteristi...

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hypoalbuminemia and hyperuricemia, and investigate uric acid albumin ratio association with mortality and acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients. ...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate the predictive value of neutrophil gelatinase associated lipocaline (NGAL) levels in the development of radiocontrast-induced nephropathy (rin) in intensive care unit pa...

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to compare intensive and conventional insulin therapies with regards to HbA1c, serum lipids, and other biochemical markers. METHODS: This was a retrospective study investigati...

Background: Research is a cornerstone of evidence-based practice and critical for advancing patient care and safety. While critical care nurses play a vital role in research, barriers such as limited resources and negati...

Background This meta-analysis systematically evaluated the impact of intensive (typically targeting systolic BP [SBP]

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Preterm neonates are at higher risk of cumulative procedural pain at a crucial point in brain development. Several procedures performed in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) have ineffecti...

Despite the considerable number of studies reported to date, the causative agents of pneumonia are not completely identified. We comprehensively applied modern and traditional laboratory diagnostic techniques to identify...

BackgroundPatients admitted to intensive care units are frequently exposed to pathogenic microorganisms present in their environment. Exposure to these microbes may lead to the development of hospital-acquired infections...

OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence and outcome of acute kidney injury (AKI) in critically ill patients and to evaluate RIFLE criteria in critically ill patients. Prospective observational study. MATERIAL and METHOD...

ABSTRACT Aims This study aimed to assess the nutritional status of COVID‐19 patients within the first 24 h of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission and to determine its association with the risk of mechanical ventilati...

BackgroundDelirium and poor clinical prognoses are prevalent among ICU patients, particularly those requiring mechanical ventilation. While sedation is a cornerstone of intensive care, the impact of its depth remains con...

OBJECTIVE: Acute renal failure is a life-threatening event in critically ill children. The dialysis modality depends on the clinical status of the patient and technical opportunities. We aimed to assess the renal replace...

Introduction: Hypocalcaemia is very common in sick newborns and is frequently associated with severe Vitamin D Deficiency (VDD). VDD can lead to both acute and long-term complications in newborns. Estimating vitamin D le...

Introduction: Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) in mechanically ventilated patients, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) stays, and h...

Huayu Chen,1 Xiaowen Yang,2 Jifang Peng,3 Xianrong Xu,4 Yaping Li,1 Zirong Tong,5 Chunhong Gao5 1Department of Neurosurgery, First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University Junior Nurse, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 21002...

Introduction: Evaluating morbidity patterns and outcomes is crucial, as it provides insight into the specific health challenges faced by preterm neonates. Such data are essential for the careful tailoring of healthcare i...

Introduction: A properly written nursing handover is important to avoid medication errors and to improve patient safety outcomes, as well as daily decision-making. There is variation in handover policies across intensive...

Introduction: The Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) remains high in India despite various advances in neonatal care. A reliable scoring system may help identify sick neonates and facilitate early interventions. The Score for...

Zhenzhen Li,1,* Cong Sun,2,* Qing Zhang,1,* Lifan Ji,3 Yiting Zhang,1 Shuo Li,1 Mengmeng Gu,1 Jie Gao,1 Zhihui Huang,1 Meng Wang,1 Junshan Zhou,1 Lin Zhu,1 Teng Jiang,1 Qing Zhou,4 Qiwen Deng1 1De...

Heba Mohamed Abdallah,1 Iman Shaban Osheba,1 Ahmed Abdallah Salman,2 Nahla K Gaballa,3 Merhan Osama Helmi,1 Amr Ragab Ibrahim,4 Asmaa Said Shahat Atta,1 Mohammed Gaber Saad,5 Sara Mohammed Aboagiza,1 Hanaa Saied Abdel Ha...

AIM: Acute renal failure (ARF) is an important clinical problem in the neonatal period and usually related with a primary disease. Unless diagnosed early and treated properly, it may cause significant mortality and mor...

Abstract Substantial efforts have been made to modernize and decarbonize the waste collection industry. Smart sensor-based waste collection (SWC) systems have been developed to optimize collection routes based on the act...

Abstract Background Workplace violence (WPV) is an emerging problem for health workers (HWs) and a global concern in health systems. Scientific literatures infer that WPV against HWs is often attributed to workplace inju...