Abdominal Ultrasound in Intensive Care

1988 ◽  
pp. 127-135
Author(s):  
J. Boultbee ◽  
W. Kox
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound

Intensive Care Ultrasound: IV. Abdominal Ultrasound in Critical Care

2013 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 713-724 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keith S. Boniface ◽  
Kathleen Y. Calabrese
Keyword(s):  
Critical Care ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound

scholarly journals Magyarországi intenzív osztályok szervdonációval kapcsolatos személyi és tárgyi feltételei

2018 ◽  
Vol 159 (33) ◽  
pp. 1360-1367
Author(s):  
Sándor Mihály ◽  
Anita Egyed-Varga ◽  
Emese Holtzinger ◽  
Kristóf Kara ◽  
Erzsébet Ezer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Brain Death ◽  
Organ Donation ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Night Shift ◽  
Transoesophageal Echocardiography ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Material Conditions

Abstract: Introduction: At the end of 2016, the number of patients on the domestic transplant waiting list was twice as much as the number of the organ transplantations accomplished that year. The institutional prerequisites for functional organ donation programs are the sufficient number of personnel and the adequate material conditions to be provided in relation to the needs. Aim: The goal of the current study was to evaluate the professional environment in Hungary. Method: The Organ Coordination Office at the Hungarian National Blood Transfusion Service compiled a questionnaire survey on the personnel and material conditions of the intensive care units (ICUs) in Hungary in regards to organ donations. The survey applied an online questionnaire including 43 questions. In addition to the number of beds and employees, we investigated the tools needed for the legal and the medical diagnosis of brain death as well as the accessibility of examinations on the donor information form. The data collection spanned from 12 December 2016 to 30 June 2017. Results: 59 intensive care units completed the questionnaire; the investigation involved 640 hospital beds, 816 physicians and 1252 nurses. In the daytime shift, 0.25 doctors and 0.41 nurses work on a patient bed at an average, while in the night shift, the figures are 0.11 and 0.33, respectively. 51.7% of the doctors are registered to access the National Non-Donor Registry, and brain death diagnosis committee is available in 83% of the hospitals. Among the medical imaging methods (cranial, abdominal-thoracic), CT scan in 71–73%, abdominal ultrasound in 75%, transthoracic echocardiograpy (TTE) in 37%, transoesophageal echocardiography (TEE) in 4%, bronchoscopy in 49%, coronarography in 19% are non-stop available, with instant interpretation in 75% of the cases. Transcranial Doppler (TCD) in 30%, four-vessel angiography in 45% and SPECT in 14% of the cases are available. More than 90% of the laboratory examinations on the donor information form are available 24 hours a day. Conclusion: The number of doctors and nurses did not change compared to our 2008 survey (0.18 doctors, 0.37 nurses/ICU beds in 2008), but the care of potential donors needs more resources and time. The standby availability of personnel and material conditions is a prerequisite for organ donation programs in order to save lives. Orv Hetil. 2018; 159(33): 1360–1367.

Abdominal ultrasound in the intensive care unit: a 3-year survey on 400 patients

2007 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 841-844 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doris Schacherer ◽  
Frank Klebl ◽  
Daniela Goetz ◽  
Roland Buettner ◽  
Stephanie Zierhut ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Abdominal Ultrasound

The Psychosocial Aspects of Feeding in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Beyond

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 1507-1515
Author(s):  
Lauren L. Madhoun ◽  
Robert Dempster
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Oral Feeding ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Speech Language Pathologists ◽  
The Family

Purpose Feeding challenges are common for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). While sufficient oral feeding is typically a goal during NICU admission, this can be a long and complicated process for both the infant and the family. Many of the stressors related to feeding persist long after hospital discharge, which results in the parents taking the primary role of navigating the infant's course to ensure continued feeding success. This is in addition to dealing with the psychological impact of having a child requiring increased medical attention and the need to continue to fulfill the demands at home. In this clinical focus article, we examine 3 main areas that impact psychosocial stress among parents with infants in the NICU and following discharge: parenting, feeding, and supports. Implications for speech-language pathologists working with these infants and their families are discussed. A case example is also included to describe the treatment course of an infant and her parents in the NICU and after graduation to demonstrate these points further. Conclusion Speech-language pathologists working with infants in the NICU and following hospital discharge must realize the family context and psychosocial considerations that impact feeding progression. Understanding these factors may improve parental engagement to more effectively tailor treatment approaches to meet the needs of the child and family.

Nursing staff's perceptions and experiences of primary nursing practice in intensive care 4 years on

1997 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-287 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kim Manley ◽  
Jane-Marie Hamill ◽  
Martha Hanlon
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Primary Nursing
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