The Eldicus prospective, observational study of triage decision making in European intensive care units. Part II

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles L. Sprung ◽  
Antonio Artigas ◽  
Jozef Kesecioglu ◽  
Angelo Pezzi ◽  
Joergen Wiis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Triage Decision

The Eldicus prospective, observational study of triage decision making in European intensive care units

2012 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 125-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles L. Sprung ◽  
Mario Baras ◽  
Gaetano Iapichino ◽  
Jozef Kesecioglu ◽  
Anne Lippert ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Triage Decision

scholarly journals EEG utilization in Canadian intensive care units: A multicentre prospective observational study

Seizure ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 42-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Park ◽  
Martin Chapman ◽  
Victoria A. McCredie ◽  
Derek Debicki ◽  
Teneille Gofton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Prospective Observational Study

Factors influencing the length of hospitalisation in intensive care units: a prospective observational study

2004 ◽  
Vol 26 (5) ◽  
pp. 263-267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Franca Vacca ◽  
Monica Vaiani ◽  
Andrea Messori ◽  
Sabrina Trippoli ◽  
Susanna Maltoni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Ultrasound Monitoring of Umbilical Catheters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit—A Prospective Observational Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alina Sobczak ◽  
Aleksandra Dudzik ◽  
Piotr Kruczek ◽  
Przemko Kwinta
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Neonatal Intensive Care ◽  
Prospective Observational Study ◽  
Central Line ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Umbilical Catheters

Introduction: Umbilical catheterization provides a quick yet demanding central line that can lead to complications seen nowhere else. The aim of our study was to determine whether the repeated ultrasound scanning can influence the catheterization time, prevent some of the catheter-related complications, support the decision-making process and allow prolonged catheterization in patients without an alternative central access route.Methods: A prospective observational study was performed in a tertiary neonatal intensive care unit. A total of 129 patients and 194 umbilical catheters (119 venous and 75 arterial) were analyzed with a total of 954 scans. Ultrasound screening consisted of 1) assessing the catheter tip, location, movability, and surface and 2) analyzing the catheter trajectory. The outcome variables were defined as 1) catheter dislocation and 2) associated thrombosis.Results: Dislocation of catheter throughout the whole catheterization period was observed in 68% (81/119) of UVCs and 23% (17/75) of UACs. Thrombotic complications were observed in 34.5% (41/119) of UVCs and 12% (9/75) of UACs. 1/3 of UAC-associated thrombi were visible only after catheter removal. 51% (61/119) of UVC patients and 8% (6/75) of UAC patients made a clinical decision regarding the obtained catheter image.Conclusion: Bedside ultrasound imaging of catheters supports the decision-making process related to the catheterization duration, shortening the time if abnormalities are detected and allowing a safer prolonged UC stay when an alternative central line cannot be inserted.

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