INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)

This study tested whether using a suction toothbrush for oral care could reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intubated ICU patients. 111 adults on breathing machines were randomly assigned to cleaning with distilled water or a chlorhexidine solution using the suction …

This study tested whether continuously monitoring the pressure in the breathing tube cuff (using a ventilator system) could reduce pneumonia compared to manual checks every 8 hours. It involved 40 ICU patients with severe head injury who needed a breathing machine. The goal was t…

This study tested two non-drug treatments—whole-body vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—in 60 ICU patients with muscle weakness. Patients received one of the therapies twice daily for two weeks, alongside standard care. Researchers measured muscle strength and thi…

This study looked at over 315,000 very old patients (80+) admitted to Swedish ICUs. It found that the longer a patient stayed in a regular hospital ward before being moved to the ICU, the higher their risk of dying within 30 days. The research highlights the need for careful deci…

This completed study looked at how constant noise in intensive care units (ICUs) affects healthcare workers. Researchers compared 102 ICU and ward staff on hearing, anxiety, and noise sensitivity. The goal was to see if long-term exposure to ICU noise is linked to health problems…

This study examined whether certain blood cell measurements—monocyte distribution and ratios of white blood cells—can help detect sepsis in intensive care patients. Researchers followed 120 adults in the ICU, comparing these new markers with standard infection tests. The goal was…

This study tested a Turkish version of the CALCULATE scale, a tool to predict pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care patients. Researchers followed 76 adults in the ICU, checking their risk daily with both the new scale and the standard Braden scale. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether ultrasound measurements of the diaphragm, the main breathing muscle, can help predict if ICU patients on ventilators will successfully breathe on their own. Researchers measured diaphragm thickness and movement in 60 patients before removing the breat…

This completed study looked at 314 ICU patients with bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacterales bacteria. Researchers identified how often these bacteria were resistant to common antibiotics and what patient factors increased the risk. The goal was to understand resistance…