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A Reinforcement Learning Approach to Weaning of Mechanical Ventilation in Intensive Care Units

open access: yes, 2017
The management of invasive mechanical ventilation, and the regulation of sedation and analgesia during ventilation, constitutes a major part of the care of patients admitted to intensive care units. Both prolonged dependence on mechanical ventilation and
Cheng, Li-Fang   +4 more
core  

Mechanical ventilation weaning

open access: yesNursing Critical Care, 2018
Abstract:Mechanical ventilation weaning remains a challenge in critical care nursing. Nurses can review the evidence-based guidelines provided in this article to gain a better understanding of common ventilator modes and settings, the weaning process, common complications, and symptom management ...
Breanna Hetland   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Analysis of the nursing diagnosis of [ineffective breathing pattern (00032)] in patients hospitalized with COVID‐19: A cross‐sectional study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Nursing Knowledge, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To analyze the prevalence, accuracy of clinical indicators and related factors of the nursing diagnosis of ineffective breathing pattern (00032) in patients hospitalized due to COVID‐19. Methods This is a cross‐sectional study conducted in a public hospital, involving 250 adult hospitalizations between 2020 and 2021.
Caio Rodrigo Menezes dos Santos   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk factors and prognosis of nosocomial pneumonia in patients undergoing extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a retrospective study

open access: yesJournal of International Medical Research, 2020
Objective We aimed to examine the risk factors and prognosis of nosocomial pneumonia (NP) during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Methods We retrospectively analyzed data of patients who received ECMO at the Affiliated Hangzhou Hospital of ...
Jianrong Wang   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evidence of internal structure validity of the nursing outcome “Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Response: Adult (0412)” for critically ill COVID‐19 patients

open access: yesInternational Journal of Nursing Knowledge, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To evaluate the evidence of internal structure validity of the nursing outcome (NO) “Mechanical Ventilation Weaning Response: Adult (0412)” of the NOs classification for critically ill COVID‐19 patients. Methods A methodological study focused on internal structural validation, part of a multicenter study, was carried out in the ...
Aline Batista Maurício   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Maximum inspiratory pressure and rapid shallow breathing index as predictors of successful ventilator weaning

open access: yesJournal of Physical Therapy Science, 2015
[Purpose] To investigate the predictive value of maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and the rapid shallow breathing index (RSBI) in a ventilator weaning protocol and to evaluate the differences between clinical and surgical patients in the intensive care
Umilson dos Santos Bien   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Critical care delirium: prevention, identification and management: a narrative review

open access: yesAnaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction Delirium is a frequent complication of critical illness and remains an important cause of short‐ and long‐term morbidity for patients admitted to ICUs. Delirium is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation; extended ICU and hospital stay; and longer‐term health issues. Development is associated with patient (e.g.
Stephanie Kieswick, Ben Gibbison
wiley   +1 more source

When serious becomes critical

open access: yes
Journal of Hospital Medicine, EarlyView.
Yohei Masuda
wiley   +1 more source

Inflammatory Cytokines as Early Predictors of Weaning Failure From Extracorporeal Life Support

open access: yesArtificial Organs, EarlyView.
Levels of IL‐8 and IL‐6 and their dynamics are reliable early predictors of ECLS weaning failure. ABSTRACT Background Weaning from extracorporeal life support (ECLS) in patients with refractory shock still remains a complex decision. Despite considerable advances in ECLS management, reliable biomarkers to predict weaning success are still not available.
Kostiantyn Kozakov   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

“Not Being Able to Talk Was Horrid”: A Descriptive, Correlational Study of Communication During Mechanical Ventilation [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to describe the patient experience of communication during mechanical ventilation. Research methodology: This descriptive study is a secondary analysis of data collected to study the relationship between sedation
Bremmer, Karin Lindstrom   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

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