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Risk of Respiratory Failure Evolves After Sepsis Onset

Daily Nurse

An analysis of 10 years of health data showed that risk factors for needing mechanical ventilation changed for patients with newly diagnosed sepsis as more time passed after onset. of patients with a new diagnosis of sepsis required initiation of mechanical ventilation. In the study, 13.5% of patients.

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NHS staff need adequate RPE and they need it NOW

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

This is discussed eloquently by Professor Raymond Agius (@ProfEmer) and colleagues in a BMJ blog. A coughing patient, and perhaps even an infectious patient who is simply breathing generates more exposure than someone on a ventilator. With thanks to Professor Raymond Agius (@ProfEmer) for reviewing this blog ahead of publication.

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Challenges for paediatric critical care provision.

Evidence-Based Nursing - BMJ blogs

In this week’s blog, and the 3rd in the CYP series Julie C Menzies @jmenzies1 , Rebekah Overend, Lyvonne N Tume @lyvonnetume, discuss ‘Complexity, commissioning, capacity and capability: challenges for paediatric critical care provision’ Julie & Lyvonne Children and young people (CYP) represent a third of our population.

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Mastering the Basics: The ABCs of Nursing

Nurse.com

Intubation: Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation may be necessary when patients cannot maintain their airway independently. Ventilatory support: Patients with severe respiratory distress may require mechanical ventilation through a ventilator.

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Brushing away the risk: The crucial role of daily toothbrushing in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia

Rehab Realities by Renee Kinder

The article, titled “Daily Toothbrushing to Prevent Hospital — Acquired Pneumonia — Brushing Away the Risk,” emphasizes the significance of routine oral care in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP), a serious concern that affects both ventilated and non-ventilated patients.

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Sepsis Survivors Face Continued Risk of Hospital Readmissions

Daily Nurse

Factors such as the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) score, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE II) score, hospital length of stay, and use of mechanical ventilation were found to influence readmission risk.

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Mattoon-based Flight Nurses Honored for Saving Preterm Baby

Daily Nurse

Mattoon, Illinois-based flight nurses Kelly Hamill and Dakota Shadwell of the Air Evac Lifeteam are receiving nationwide recognition for using the new Bubble CPAP non-invasive ventilation equipment to save the life of a preterm baby born at about six months gestation, who weighed only two pounds. 5-8 in Washington.