Tag: tool
Fragility Index Calculator
The fragility index is a measure of the robustness (or fragility) of the results of a clinical trial. The fragility index is a number indicating how many patients would be required to convert a trial from being statistically... read more
Which Models Can I Use to Predict Adult ICU Length of Stay? A Systematic Review
No models completely satisfy our requirements for planning, identifying unexpectedly long ICU length of stay, or for benchmarking purposes. Physicians using these models to predict ICU length of stay should interpret them... read more
The Glass Door of the Patient Room
Poor communication among health-care providers is cited as the most common cause of sentinel events involving patients. Our goal was to create a novel, easily accessible communication device to improve ICU patient care. Due... read more
Visual dashboard brings together key clinical data in ICU
Memorial Hermann trauma care unit personnel can see visual representations of crucial patient information, speeding decision making and care choices.... read more
Researchers develop new tool to predict early ICU readmission for surgical patients
Researchers developed a risk prediction tool, called a nomogram, that uses a scoring system to determine a patient's risk level for returning to the SICU within 72 hours after discharge from the unit.... read more
