INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)

This study tested whether using a suction toothbrush for oral care can lower the chance of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in intubated ICU patients. Researchers compared the suction toothbrush to standard care in 111 adults on breathing machines. The goal was to see if bet…

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

This study looked at 60 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if ultrasound measurements of the diaphragm could predict successful removal of the breathing tube. Researchers measured diaphragm thickness and movement before a breathing trial. The goal was to find a safe, non-i…

This study looked at 120 ICU patients to see if certain blood test results (monocyte distribution, monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio) could help doctors diagnose sepsis earlier. Researchers compared these new markers with standard tests. The goal wa…

This study checked if a Turkish version of the CALCULATE scale can accurately predict pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care patients. Researchers tested the tool on 76 adults in the ICU, comparing it to the standard Braden Scale. The goal was to see if the new scale is a…

This study looked at 40 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if automatically monitoring the pressure in the breathing tube could prevent pneumonia better than having nurses check it by hand. The goal was to find a more reliable way to keep the pressure in a safe range and r…

This study looked at how noise in the intensive care unit (ICU) affects healthcare workers. Researchers compared 102 ICU and hospital ward staff on hearing, anxiety, and noise sensitivity. The goal was to see if long-term exposure to ICU noise causes measurable hearing or other h…

This study looked at 314 intensive care unit patients with bloodstream infections caused by Enterobacterales bacteria. Researchers wanted to understand how often these bacteria are resistant to common antibiotics and what factors make patients more likely to get a resistant infec…