Discussing Expected Long-Term Quality of Life in the ICU: Effect on Experiences and Outcomes of Patients, Family, and Clinicians—A Randomized Clinical Trial

Medicine, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Clinical Psychology,
critical care outcomes   shared decision-making   quality of life   prediction model   ICU   depression symptoms   clinician collaboration  

The Impact of Discussing Long-Term Quality of Life Predictions in the ICU on Patients, Families, and Healthcare Professionals Academic Background Patients discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) often face a range of physical, psychological, and cognitive issues, collectively referred to as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). Despite improve...

Super-relaxed Myosins Contribute to Respiratory Muscle Hibernation in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Medicine, Respiratory System, Basic Medical Sciences, Life Sciences, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics,
super-relaxed myosins   mechanical ventilation   respiratory muscle hibernation   ICU   diaphragm weakness  

The Impact of Super-Relaxed Myosin on Diaphragm Dysfunction in Ventilated Patients Background Weak diaphragm contraction is a common problem in patients receiving mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs). This leads to difficulties in weaning patients off ventilators, increases mortality rates, and imposes a significant economic burden...