INTENSIVE CARE (ICU)

This study tested whether using a suction toothbrush—a tool that cleans teeth and removes secretions at the same time—can lower the chance of lung infection (pneumonia) in patients who are on breathing machines in the intensive care unit. Researchers studied 111 adults who were i…

This study tested two treatments—whole-body vibration and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—on 60 ICU patients who developed muscle weakness during their stay. Patients received one of the therapies twice daily for two weeks, alongside standard care. Researchers measured muscl…

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 have a resistant infe…

This study looked at 40 ICU patients on breathing machines to see if automatic cuff pressure monitoring reduces pneumonia compared to manual checks. The goal was to find a better way to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia. Results will help guide future care.

This study looked at how constant noise in intensive care units (ICUs) affects healthcare workers. Researchers compared 102 ICU staff with workers in quieter hospital wards, measuring hearing function, noise sensitivity, and anxiety. The goal was to see if long-term exposure to I…

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

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 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…