The influence of delayed admission to intensive care unit on mortality and nursing workload: a cohort study
ConclusionLength of stay of patients in the ED was a risk factor for mortality in the ICU; however, this variable did not have any influence on nursing workload.Relevance to clinical practiceStrategies need to be implemented to optimize the availability of ICU beds and reduce the length of stay of critical patients in the ED as delays in admitting such patients to the ICU have an impact on mortality. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 26, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Ester G óes Oliveira, Paulo Carlos Garcia, Clairton Marcos Citolino Filho, Lilia de Souza Nogueira Tags: Research Source Type: research

How different helmet fixing options could affect patients' pain experience during helmet ‐continuous positive airway pressure
ConclusionsThe fixing system options in use to anchor the helmet during CPAP could worsen the pain experience level and cause device ‐related pressure ulcers. When compared with the armpit straps option, the counterweights system appears to be a suitable approach to minimize the risks of pressure sores and pain during the treatment.Relevance to practiceThe helmet CPAP is a reliable therapy to manage acute respiratory failure. Major improvements regarding pulmonary alveolar recruitment and oxygen levels are strictly related to a prolonged time of helmet CPAP cycles. Using a counterweight fixing system, where the armpits s...
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Alberto Lucchini, Stefano Elli, Stefano Bambi, Christian De Felippis, Simona Vimercati, Dario Minotti, Sara Pasquali, Luigi Cannizzo, Roberto Fumagalli, Giuseppe Foti Tags: Research Source Type: research

Multi ‐professional simulation and risk perception of health care workers caring for Ebola‐infected patients
ConclusionMulti ‐professional simulation‐based training significantly improves the perception of safety and preparedness of health care workers regarding the care of patients potentially infected with Ebola virus and other Level 3–4 biohazards.Relevance to clinical practiceThe implementation of educational training strategies  – such as simulations – is beneficial in improving the capacity of response and coping, as well as in reducing feelings of fear and insecurity. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 20, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Eva Carvalho, Pedro Castro, Esther Le ón, Ana Del Río, Félix Crespo, Laura Trigo, Sara Fernández, Antoni Trilla, Pilar Varela, Jose Maria Nicolás Tags: Research Source Type: research

Nurses' perceptions of intensive care unit palliative care at end of life
ConclusionsICU nurses perceived the quality of palliative care at the end of life as moderate despite reports of moderate barrier levels. The frequency of barriers was weakly associated with quality palliative end ‐of‐life care. However, barrier intensity did not correlate with quality palliative end‐of‐life care at a statistically significant level. Further research that investigates other factors associated with quality ICU palliative care is recommended.Relevance to clinical practiceBarriers to palliative care are still common in the ICU. Increased training and education are recommended to decrease barriers and ...
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - November 13, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Freda DeKeyser Ganz, Batel Sapir Tags: Research Source Type: research

Do nurse ‐led critical care outreach services impact inpatient mortality rates?
Nursing in Critical Care, EarlyView. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - October 16, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Louise Garry, Niamh Rohan, Tom O'Connor, Declan Patton, Zena Moore Source Type: research

BACCN Subsription Form
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 336-337, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
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Editorial Board Information
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 277-278, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
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Resilience in critical care nurses  – is it desirable?
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 281-282, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - October 12, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Heather Baid Source Type: research

What's in this issue
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 279-280, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
Source: Nursing in Critical Care - October 12, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Julie Scholes, John Albarran Source Type: research

BACCN Conference 2018 Highlights
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 332-332, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
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Meet the National Board
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BACCN Member Benefits  – For Individuals
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 334-335, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
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Learn Zone Update  – Tim Collins, BACCN Professional Advisor
Nursing in Critical Care,Volume 23, Issue 6, Page 333-333, November 2018. (Source: Nursing in Critical Care)
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Are you interested in joining the BACCN national board?
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Regional Events
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