Tag: recommendation
iSepsis – A 30ml/kg Bolus: Yes or No -The Results
The results of both surveys are not surprising. This recommendation has never been prospectively tested in a large RCT and has little supporting evidence. Imagine the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Diabetes... read more
Enhancing the Usability of Systematic Reviews by Improving the Consideration and Description of Interventions
The importance of adequate intervention descriptions in minimizing research waste and improving research usability and reproducibility has gained attention in the past few years. Nearly all focus to date has been on intervention... read more
A randomized trial of supplemental parenteral nutrition in underweight and overweight critically ill patients
Nutrition guidelines recommendations differ on the use of parenteral nutrition (PN), and existingclinical trial data are inconclusive. Our recent observational data show that amounts of energy/protein receivedearly in the... read more
Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of C. difficile: Current State of the Evidence
This is a summary of a systematic review that evaluated the recent evidence regarding the accuracy of diagnostic tests and the effectiveness of interventions for preventing and treating Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)... read more
BTS Guideline for oxygen use in healthcare and emergency settings
The updated guidance is based on new evidence about how effective prescribing and delivery of emergency oxygen for patients can both improve health and save lives. The 2015 emergency oxygen audit report provides information... read more
AAP: Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care
The 2017 Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (Periodicity Schedule) have been approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and represents a consensus of AAP and the Bright Futures Periodicity Schedule... read more
What does the increasing prevalence of critical care research mean for critical care nurses?
The promotion and conduct of research is a core NHS function and The NHS Constitution sets out the principles that guide the NHS in its commitment to research to improve the current and future health and care of the population.... read more
Statins for Primary Prevention
A recent issue of JAMA contains the latest US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on statins for prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults, along with the accompanying evidence report and... read more
ACC Releases Afib Treatment Interruption Guidelines
Revised recommendations released today by the American College of Cardiology are designed to help clinicians determine if, and for how long, Afib patients on anticoagulants should be taken off the medications before scheduled... read more
Anesthesia sedation practices for patients in the pediatric congenital cardiac cath lab
Recommendations for institutions and physicians diagnosing and treating pediatric patients in the catheterization laboratory.... read more
