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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...

Background: Clinical reasoning in the intensive care unit (ICU), a complex, high-acuity and stressful environment, may require a different set of critical thinking and decision-making approaches to undergraduate physiot...

Abstract Background Critically ill patients in intensive care units (ICUs) are at risk for colonization and infection by carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), a multidrug-resistant pathogen with high morta...

Abstract Background Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) emerging as a standout in the clinical setting. In this study, we harnessed the power of mNGS to explore the pathogenic spectrum and temporal variations i...

Abstract Background The global rise of multidrug-resistant Enterobacterales, particularly extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)- and carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae, poses a critical ...

ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the role of family involvement in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across Southeast and East Asia, focusing on the implementation of family-integrated care, kangaroo mother care,...

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...

Abstract Background The skin is the largest epithelial organ and a critical barrier. However, in preterm infants, particularly very low birth weight infants (VLBWI,

Abstract Background In intensive care units, critically ill patients often require life-sustaining interventions. When these no longer benefit the patient, care is often transferred to end-of-life care. Family members ma...

Abstract Background Bacillus cereus is an emerging cause of fulminant nosocomial bacteremia in premature infants. Here we aimed to report the successful management of two successive waves of contamination, colonization a...

BackgroundThe ESKAPEE pathogens Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp. and Escherichia coli are the leading causes of nosoco...

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...

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...

This scoping review aimed to map evidence on multiprofessional care recommendations and protocols for adults with ICU-acquired weakness (ICU-AW), identifying practices and gaps in the literature. The review was conducted...

Aim: The study was planned to determine the nursing care needs of patients undergoing major surgical interventions (bypass, total hip replacement, brain tumor, cystectomy, lung resection-lobectomy, whipple) on the first ...

Abstract Background Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection can progress to severe clinical forms requiring intensive care. This study aimed to characterize adult patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) with CHIKV d...

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...

Abstract Background Klebsiella pneumoniae complex (Kp) is a relevant neonatal pathogen colonizing preterm infants. While outbreak investigations often focus on multidrug-resistant strains, the epidemiology and genomic dy...

Abstract Background Nurses frequently care for patients at the end of life, yet many lack adequate preparation to manage the associated emotional challenges. Attitudes toward death influence both the quality of end-of-li...

BackgroundPredicting enterocutaneous fistula (ECF)–associated sepsis and mortality poses significant challenges in digital health care due to the disease’s complexity and heterogeneous clinical manifestations. Curren...

Introduction Newborns who are born too soon, too small or sick are a vulnerable group who require special/high-dependency/intensive care after birth. Infant and Family-Centred Developmental Care (IFCDC) is an integrated ...

Abstract Background Accidents caused by venomous animals represent a major neglected public health problem in tropical countries. However, the economic impact of these events on the Brazilian public health system remains...

Abstract This update to the 2019 Canadian Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Guideline broadens its focus to include the management of patients with HAE worldwide, building on its established international framework. It has bee...

Abstract Background Volatile anesthetics are widely used for sedation in intensive care. Being potent greenhouse gases, their efficient utilization is imperative. We investigated whether the efficiency of anesthetic refl...