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Crossover RCT | Using one-size cuff results in major inaccuracy in BP readings across varying arm sizes

11 Aug, 2023 | 15:41h | UTC

Effects of Cuff Size on the Accuracy of Blood Pressure Readings: The Cuff(SZ) Randomized Crossover Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)

Commentaries:

When it comes to blood pressure cuffs, size matters – MedicalResearch.com

One-size-fits-all blood pressure cuffs ‘strikingly inaccurate,’ study says – CNN

Related:

Brief Review | Why is cuff size so important and other factors that affect accurate blood pressure measurement

[News release – not published yet] Study finds blood pressure cuff size matters, affects blood pressure readings

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


M-A | Community-based interventions using holistic assessment and care planning improve independent living in older adults

9 Aug, 2023 | 15:13h | UTC

Complex interventions for improving independent living and quality of life amongst community-dwelling older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – Age and Ageing

 


M-A | Approximately 25 min/day of walking can boost function and cut adverse events in acutely hospitalized elders

8 Aug, 2023 | 13:35h | UTC

Optimal dose and type of physical activity to improve functional capacity and minimise adverse events in acutely hospitalised older adults: a systematic review with dose-response network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials – British Journal of Sports Medicine (free for a limited period)

 


M-A | Updated evidence supports incisional negative pressure wound therapy for surgical site infection prevention

1 Aug, 2023 | 14:15h | UTC

Incisional negative pressure wound therapy for the prevention of surgical site infection: an up-to-date meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis – eClinicalMedicine

 


Systematic Review | Organizational changes likely decrease physical restraint usage in long-term care

31 Jul, 2023 | 13:53h | UTC

Interventions for preventing and reducing the use of physical restraints for older people in all long‐term care settings – Cochrane Library

Summary: Interventions for preventing and reducing the use of physical restraints in all long-term care settings – Cochrane Library

 


Self-measured blood pressure telemonitoring programs: a pragmatic how-to guide

19 Jul, 2023 | 14:33h | UTC

Self-Measured Blood Pressure Telemonitoring Programs: A Pragmatic How-to Guide – American Journal of Hypertension

 


Retrospective Analysis | Inconsistencies in pediatric drug dosing found in over half of prehospital emergency drug administrations

17 Jul, 2023 | 13:50h | UTC

Deviation From National Dosing Recommendations for Children Having Out-of-hospital Emergencies – Pediatrics

Commentaries:

Children and Drug Dosing Variations When in Transit to the Hospital – AAP Journals Blog

Variation Seen in Dosing of Meds at Prehospital Pediatric Encounters – HealthDay

 


Review | A health systems approach to critical care delivery in low-resource settings

17 Jul, 2023 | 13:29h | UTC

A health systems approach to critical care delivery in low-resource settings: a narrative review – Intensive Care Medicine

 

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

 


Consensus Paper | Implementing strategies to prevent infections in acute-care settings

14 Jul, 2023 | 13:03h | UTC

Implementing strategies to prevent infections in acute-care settings – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

News Release: New guidance for infection prevention in acute care settings – Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Related:

Practice Recommendation | Strategies to prevent MRSA transmission and infection in hospitals

Consensus Paper | Strategies to prevent surgical site infections in acute-care hospitals

Consensus Paper | Strategies to prevent Clostridioides difficile infections in acute-care hospitals

SHEA/IDSA/APIC Practice Recommendation: Strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections through hand hygiene: 2022 Update – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

SHEA statement on antibiotic stewardship in hospitals during public health emergencies – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

Strategies to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia, ventilator-associated events, and nonventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

Strategies to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

 


Consensus Statement | Aerosol therapy in adult critically ill patients

14 Jul, 2023 | 13:01h | UTC

Aerosol therapy in adult critically ill patients: a consensus statement regarding aerosol administration strategies during various modes of respiratory support – Annals of Intensive Care

 


RCT | Swallowing and oral-care program enhances oral-feeding resumption and reduces pneumonia post-extubation

14 Jul, 2023 | 12:44h | UTC

Effects of a swallowing and oral-care program on resuming oral feeding and reducing pneumonia in patients following endotracheal extubation: a randomized, open-label, controlled trial – Critical Care

 


Practice Guidance | Six steps to better care for older people in acute hospitals

12 Jul, 2023 | 14:00h | UTC

Six steps to better care for older people in acute hospitals – British Geriatrics Society

News Release: New guidance outlines ‘Six steps to better care for older people in hospital’ – British Geriatrics Society

 


Recommendations on the structure, personal, and organization of intensive care units

11 Jul, 2023 | 13:56h | UTC

Recommendations on the structure, personal, and organization of intensive care units – Frontiers in Medicine

News Release: German recommendations on the structure of intensive care units published internationally – Deutsche Interdisziplinäre Vereinigung für Intensiv

 


Review | Human-centered visualization technologies for patient monitoring are the future

11 Jul, 2023 | 13:34h | UTC

Human-centered visualization technologies for patient monitoring are the future: a narrative review – Critical Care

 


Practice Recommendation | Strategies to prevent MRSA transmission and infection in hospitals

10 Jul, 2023 | 14:02h | UTC

SHEA/IDSA/APIC Practice Recommendation: Strategies to prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus transmission and infection in acute-care hospitals: 2022 Update – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology

News Release: Updated guidance shows how hospitals should protect patients from resistant infections – Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America

Commentary: New guidelines recommend antibiotic stewardship for preventing MRSA – CIDRAP

 


RCT | Personalized eHealth program hastens return to normal activity post major abdominal surgery

7 Jul, 2023 | 16:20h | UTC

Personalised electronic health programme for recovery after major abdominal surgery: a multicentre, single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet Digital Health

Invited Commentary: Individualising the recovery process through eHealth – The Lancet Digital Health

News Release: eHealth app helps patients recover from major abdominal operations 30% faster – Amsterdam University Medical Centers/News Medical

 


SR | Medical equipment that improve safety and outcomes of inter-facility transportation of critically ill patients

30 Jun, 2023 | 14:48h | UTC

Medical equipment that improve safety and outcomes of inter-facility transportation of critically ill patients: A systematic review – Medicine

 


M-A | Interventions using wearable activity trackers to improve patient physical activity in adults who are hospitalized

30 Jun, 2023 | 14:46h | UTC

Interventions Using Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Patient Physical Activity and Other Outcomes in Adults Who Are Hospitalized: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open

Author Interview: Wearable Activity Trackers to Improve Physical Activity and Outcomes – JAMA

News Release: Wearable activity trackers accelerate hospital patient recovery – University of South Australia

 


Qualitative Study | International perspectives on modifications to the surgical safety checklist

21 Jun, 2023 | 13:36h | UTC

International Perspectives on Modifications to the Surgical Safety Checklist – JAMA Network Open

Invited Commentary: Modifications of the World Health Organization’s Surgical Safety Checklist—Ways Forward to Ensure Sustainable Implementation – JAMA Network Open

Related: Consensus Statement | Development of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) surgical safety checklist

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


An integrative review on the acceptance of artificial intelligence among healthcare professionals in hospitals

16 Jun, 2023 | 13:46h | UTC

An integrative review on the acceptance of artificial intelligence among healthcare professionals in hospitals – npj Digital Medicine

 


Cluster RCT | Effects of implementation of a supervised walking program in veterans affairs hospitals

14 Jun, 2023 | 14:17h | UTC

Effects of Implementation of a Supervised Walking Program in Veterans Affairs Hospitals: A Stepped-Wedge, Cluster Randomized Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Supervised Walking Program Benefits Veterans Admitted to Hospital – Physician’s Weekly

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


AHA Scientific Advisory | Digital technologies in cardiac rehabilitation

7 Jun, 2023 | 14:23h | UTC

Digital Technologies in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Science Advisory From the American Heart Association – Circulation

Top Things to Know: Digital Technologies in CR – American Heart Association

 


JACC Scientific Statement | Remote monitoring for heart failure management at home

7 Jun, 2023 | 14:00h | UTC

Remote Monitoring for Heart Failure Management at Home – Journal of the American College of Cardiology

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Manual prone positioning in adults: reducing the risk of harm through evidence-based practices

2 Jun, 2023 | 12:14h | UTC

Manual Prone Positioning in Adults: Reducing the Risk of Harm Through Evidence-Based Practices – Critical Care Nurse

News Release: New guidance on manual prone positioning for patients with ARDS – American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

 


M-A | Telemonitoring for heart failure

2 Jun, 2023 | 12:13h | UTC

Telemonitoring for heart failure: a meta-analysis – European Heart Journal

 


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