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Better tube monitoring could cut ICU pneumonia risk
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether continuous, automatic monitoring of breathing tube pressure works better than manual checks every 8 hours to prevent pneumonia in ICU patients on ventilators. Researchers followed 40 patients with severe head injuries for up to 7 days to see which method…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)
Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:42 UTC
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New tool aims to spot bedsores before they start in critically ill
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a Turkish version of a checklist called the CALCULATE scale, which is designed to predict a patient's risk of developing bedsores (pressure injuries). Researchers used the tool on 76 adult patients in intensive care who did not have bedsores when they arrived. T…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)
Sponsor: Acibadem University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 00:41 UTC
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Breathing muscle scan could help get patients off ventilators faster
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see if a simple, bedside ultrasound scan of the diaphragm—the main breathing muscle—could help doctors predict which patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) are ready to breathe on their own after being on a ventilator. Researchers scanned 60 patients who we…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)
Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:41 UTC
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ICU study maps deadly antibiotic resistance
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at data from 314 ICU patients with serious bloodstream infections to understand which bacteria were resistant to antibiotics and why. Researchers analyzed patient records to identify common risk factors and resistance patterns. The goal was to gather inform…
Matched conditions: INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC