Background Whether the route of early feeding affects outcomes of patients with severe
critical illnesses is controversial. We hypothesised that outcomes were better with early first-line …

An increased proportion of deaths occur in the intensive care unit (ICU). We performed this
prospective study in 41 ICUs to determine the prevalence and determinants of complicated …

Background In relatives of patients dying in intensive care units (ICUs), inadequate team
support can increase the prevalence of prolonged grief and other psychological harm. We …

Purpose Mild therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is recommended as soon as possible after the
return of spontaneous circulation to improve outcomes after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (…

Purpose To develop an instrument designed specifically to assess the experience of
relatives of patients who die in the intensive care unit (ICU). Methods The instrument was …

Background Listeriosis is a foodborne infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes. Three
main forms of listeriosis are well characterised, but little is known about L monocytogenes-…

Background As an increasing number of deaths occur in the intensive care unit (ICU), studies
have sought to describe, understand, and improve end-of-life care in this setting. Most of …

Background: Research has highlighted potential negative health outcomes for bereaved
family members after loss of a loved one in the ICU and has helped identify areas for …

Purpose The relative merits of immediate extubation versus terminal weaning for mechanical
ventilation withdrawal are controversial, particularly regarding the experience of patients …

Results: Contrary to our hypothesis, the peak expiratory flow during the first 100 ms of exsufflation
phase is higher with than without the collapsible tube in every CR condition, as shown …