Focus on…Critical Care Archives

Focus on…Critical Care

Family presence during resuscitation in the intensive care unit

July 23, 2018

Most people know that resuscitation efforts aren’t always successful. Armed with this knowledge, family presence during resuscitation (FPDR) can be a comfort to patients who are fearful of…

Optimizing the ABCDEF bundle

July 24, 2018

Tips for overcoming challenges Takeaways: Post-intensive care syndrome has long-term negative consequences for patients and families. The ABCDEF bundle is an evidence-based strategy designed to reduce the pattern…

Prone positioning in ARDS

December 10, 2018

Appropriate use of prone positioning can improve patient outcomes. Takeaways: In patients with moderate to severe ARDS, who are mechanically ventilated, early use of the prone position has…

Reducing the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infections

May 24, 2017

Although the incidence of central line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) has decreased, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an estimated 30,100 of these infections still occur…