Statistical analysis plan for the Balanced Solution versus Saline in Intensive Care Study (BaSICS) Visualizar

Objective: To report the statistical analysis plan (first version) for the Balanced Solutions versus Saline in Intensive Care Study (BaSICS). Methods: BaSICS is a multicenter factorial randomized controlled trial that will assess the effects of Plasma-Lyte 148 versus 0.9% ...

The gut microbiota of critically ill patients: first steps in an unexplored world Visualizar

Ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis: an update Visualizar

Ventilator-associated lower respiratory tract infection is one of the most frequent complications in mechanically ventilated patients. Ventilator-associated tracheobronchitis has been considered a disease that does not warrant antibiotic treatment by the medical community for many years. In the last d...

Hemodynamically stable oliguric patients usually do not respond to fluid challenge Visualizar

Objective: To evaluate renal responsiveness in oliguric critically ill patients after a fluid challenge. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational study in one university intensive care unit. Patients with urine output < 0.5mL/kg/h for 3 hours with a mean arteria...

Early prediction of ICU readmissions using classification algorithms Visualizar

Context: Determining which patients are ready for discharge from an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) presents a huge challenge, as ICU readmissions are associated with several negative outcomes such as increased mortality, length of stay, and cost compared to those patients who are ...

Early mobilization practices of mechanically ventilated patients: a 1-day point-prevalence study in southern Brazil Visualizar

OBJECTIVES: To assess early mobilization practices of mechanically ventilated patients in southern Brazilian intensive care units (ICUs) and to identify barriers associated with early mobilization and possible complications. METHODS: A prospective, observational, multicenter, 1-day point-prevalen...

Bundle of Coated Devices to Reduce Nosocomial Infections in the Intensive Care Unit: CRITIC Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Visualizar

Rationale: Coated devices may reduce biofilm formation and reduce the occurrence of device-related infections in critically ill patients. A bundle of coated devices (an endotracheal tube [ETT], central venous catheter [CVC], and urinary catheter [UC]) simultaneously inserted may optimize benefits ...

Acinetobacter etiology respiratory tract infections associated with mechanical ventilation: what impacts on the prognosis? A retrospective cohort study Visualizar

Introduction Acinetobacter species treatment often represents a challenge. The main objective of this study is identify predictors of ICU mortality in patients submitted to mechanical ventilation (MV). Materials and methods Retrospective cohort study. Patients with MV > 48 h who ...

Educação ambiental: percepção e conscientização sobre o uso da água Visualizar

A Educação Ambiental para conscientização do uso da água é um tema bastante atual. Nas escolas, este tema tem fundamental importância para avaliação da percepção dos estudantes sobre o uso da água, desperdício, poluição, tratamento da água para consumo e tratamento de ...