A5013236210- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- Nausea and vomiting management
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Disaster Response and Management
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Abdominal Surgery and Complications
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
Arcispedale Sant'Anna
1996-2023
University of Ferrara
2010-2021
GTx (United States)
2008
University of Padua
2001
McGill University
2000
Union des Industries Ferroviaires Européennes
2000
To develop a model to assess severity of illness and predict vital status at hospital discharge based on ICU admission data.
Risk adjustment systems now in use were developed more than a decade ago and lack prognostic performance. Objective of the SAPS 3 study was to collect data about risk factors outcomes heterogeneous cohort intensive care unit (ICU) patients, order develop new, improved model for adjustment.
Patients recovering from critical illness have been shown to be at risk of developing Post Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSD). This study was evaluate whether a prospectively collected diary patient's intensive care unit (ICU) stay when used during convalescence following will reduce the development new onset PTSD.Intensive patients with an ICU more than 72 hours were recruited randomised controlled trial examining effect outlining details on acute PTSD. The intervention received their 1 month...
<b>Objective</b> To assess on a multinational level the frequency, characteristics, contributing factors, and preventive measures of administration errors in parenteral medication intensive care units. <b>Design</b> Observational, prospective, 24 hour cross sectional study with self reporting by staff. <b>Setting</b> 113 units 27 countries. <b>Participants</b> 1328 adults care. <b>Main outcome measures</b> Number errors; impact distribution error characteristics; factors. <b>Results</b> 861...
The aim of the study was to assess whether adults admitted hospitals with both Intensive Care Units (ICU) and Intermediate (IMCU) have lower in-hospital mortality than those ICUs without an IMCU.An observational multinational cohort performed on patients participating during a four-week period. IMCU defined as any physically administratively independent unit open 24 hours day, seven days week providing level care ICU but higher ward. Characteristics hospitals, were recorded. main outcome...
In this multicenter prospective study, we identified factors associated with satisfaction anesthesia in patients staying hospital at least 24 h after surgery.The study was performed six centers. Inpatients aged more than 18 yr, who underwent a wide range of common surgical procedures, were asked to answer 10-item instrument measure patient (mean score range, 0-10) and some specific questions, rate their perceived health (score, 0-10). Anesthesia staff members invited self-compile Maslach...
Background: Questionnaires to evaluate patient satisfaction with anaesthesia mainly consider physiological aspects. This study was performed identify the items of value for patients having (pilot phase) and validate questionnaire built on these findings in a new group inpatients. Methods: In pilot phase, 100 surgical were interviewed asked whether each 23 selected by panel providers relevant (score 1) rank from 1 (additional score 6) 5 2). The resulting 10‐item final instrument administered...
The aim of the Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) II and SAPS 3 is to predict mortality patients admitted intensive care units (ICUs). Previous studies have suggested that calibration these scores may vary across countries, centers, and/or characteristics patients. In present study, we aimed assess determinants scores. We assessed among 5266 ICUs during a 4-week period at 120 centers in 17 European countries. obtained curves, Brier scores, standardized ratios. Points attributed items...
Fatigue has not been investigated in long-term Intensive Care Unit (ICU) survivors. This study aimed to assess fatigue through a specific instrument, namely the Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy (FACIT-F) scale, ICU survivors one year after hospital discharge. A secondary aim was compare findings FACIT-F with those Vitality domain (VT) 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36).This prospective cohort performed on 56 adult patients Length Of Stay (LOS) longer than 72 h. At...
Melatonin has been reported to reduce preoperative anxiety. We performed this study compare anxiety in elderly patients receiving melatonin (M) or placebo (P). Anxiety was measured aged >65 yr by a numerical rating scale (range, 0-10). Each patient randomized receive M 10 mg P orally: 71 were group and 67 M. The median (quartiles) level 5 (2-8) before 3 (1-7) 90 min after premedication (3-6) (1-5) P, respectively. similar degree.
Administration of vancomycin in critically ill patients needs close regulation. While subtherapeutical serum concentration (VSC) is associated with increased mortality, accumulation responsible for nephrotoxicity. Our study aimed to estimate the efficacy a vancomycin-dosing protocol reaching appropriate and without kidney dysfunction. This was retrospective treated continuous infusion vancomycin. Patients creatinine clearance >50 ml/min (Group A) were compared those ≤50 B). 348 enrolled (210...
Several threshold values for predicting weaning outcome from mechanical ventilation have been proposed. These values, however, obtained in nonhomogeneous patient populations. The aim of the present study was to determine chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients and compare them those reported initial trial included 81 COPD patients. Fifty-three underwent a successful trial, whereas 28 failed it. latter were enrolled into investigation, restudied during subsequent trial. indices...
Abstract Introduction The aims of the present study were to assess patients' memories their stay in intensive care unit (ICU) over time, using Italian version ICU Memory (ICUM) tool, and examine relationship between memory duration infection. Patients method Adult patients consecutively admitted a four-bed university hospital, whose was at least 3 days, prospectively studied. ICUM tool administered twice: face 1 week after discharge 93 (successfully 87); by phone months 67 patients....
In Brief We examined the effect of isoflurane and sevoflurane on respiratory system resistance (Rmin,rs) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The diagnosis COPD rests presence airway obstruction, which is only partially reversible after bronchodilator treatment. Ninety-six consecutive undergoing thoracic surgery for peripheral lung cancer were enrolled. They divided into two groups: preoperative forced expiratory volume 1 s/forced vital capacity ratio <70% or >70%....
Abstract Background In order to identify relevant targets for change, it is essential know the reliability of incident staff reporting. The aim this study compare incidence and type unintended events (UE) reported by facilitated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with those recorded concurrently an observer. Methods a prospective data collection performed in two 4-bed multidisciplinary ICUs teaching hospital. format UE reporting system was voluntary, not necessarily anonymous, used structured form...