Björn Weiß
A5047147300- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Anesthesia and Neurotoxicity Research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Physics and Engineering Research Articles
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Healthcare Decision-Making and Restraints
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Delphi Technique in Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
2017-2025
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
2016-2025
Freie Universität Berlin
2017-2025
Universität Hamburg
2025
University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf
2025
München Klinik
2025
LMU Klinikum
2025
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
2025
Schön Klinik Bad Aibling
2025
Klinikum rechts der Isar
2024
The aim of these guidelines is to update the 2017 clinical practice guideline (CPG) European Society Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM). scope this CPG limited adult patients and non-pharmacological respiratory support strategies across different aspects acute distress syndrome (ARDS), including ARDS due coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). These were formulated by an international panel experts, one methodologist patients’ representatives on behalf ESICM. review was conducted in compliance...
Abstract Intensive care survivors often experience post-intensive sequelae, which are frequently gathered together under the term “post-intensive syndrome” (PICS). The consequences of PICS on quality life, health-related costs and hospital readmissions real public health problems. In present Viewpoint, we summarize current knowledge gaps in our understanding approaches to management.
Postoperative delirium (POD) remains a common, dangerous and resource-consuming adverse event but is often preventable. The whole peri-operative team can play key role in its management. This update to the 2017 ESAIC Guideline on prevention of POD evidence-based consensus-based considers literature between 01 April 2015, 28 February 2022. search terms broad were identical those used first version guideline published 2017. was defined accordance with DSM-5 criteria. had be measured validated...
Abstract Introduction There is increasing evidence that deep sedation detrimental to critically ill patients. The aim of this study was examine effects during the early period after ICU admission on short- and long-term survival. Methods In observational, matched-pair analysis, patients receiving mechanical ventilation were admitted ICUs a tertiary university hospital in six consecutive years grouped as either lightly or deeply sedated within first 48 hours admission. Richmond...
Analgesia, sedation and delirium management are important parts of intensive care treatment as they relevant for patients' clinical functional long-term outcome. Previous surveys showed that despite this fact implementation rates still low. The primary aim the prospective, observational multicenter study was to investigate rate monitoring among intensivists. Secondly, current practice concerning analgesia well strategies patients with were assesed. In addition, compares perceived actual...
There is no consensus on the instruments for diagnosis of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). We present a proposal set outcome measurement PICS in outpatient care.We conducted three-round, semi-structured consensus-seeking process with medical experts, followed each by exploratory feasibility investigations intensive unit survivors (n1 = 5; n2 n3 7). Fourteen participants from nine stakeholder groups participated first and second meeting. In third meeting, core group six clinical...
Abstract Background Frailty is a frequent and underdiagnosed functional syndrome involving reduced physiological reserves an increased vulnerability against stressors, with severe individual socioeconomic consequences. A routine frailty assessment was implemented at our preoperative anaesthesia clinic to identify patients risk. Objective This study examines the relationship between status incidence of in-hospital postoperative complications in elderly surgical across several disciplines....
To accommodate the unprecedented number of critically ill patients with pneumonia caused by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) expansion capacity intensive care unit (ICU) to clinical areas not previously used for critical was necessary. We describe global burden COVID-19 admissions and organizational characteristics associated outcomes in patients.Multicenter, international, point prevalence study, including adult SARS-CoV-2 infection confirmed polymerase chain reaction (PCR) a diagnosis...
The COVID-19 pandemic presented major challenges for critical care facilities worldwide. Infections which develop alongside or subsequent to viral pneumonitis are a challenge under sporadic and conditions; however, data have suggested that patterns of these differ between other pneumonitides. This secondary analysis aimed explore co-infection intensive unit-acquired infections (ICU-AI) the relationship use corticosteroids in large, international cohort critically ill patients.
Supporting the provision of intensive care medicine through telehealth potentially improves process quality. This may improve patient recovery and long-term outcomes. We investigated effectiveness a multifaceted telemedical programme on adherence to German quality indicators (QIs) in regional network units (ICUs) Germany. conducted an investigator-initiated, large-scale, open-label, stepped-wedge cluster randomised controlled trial enrolling adult ICU patients with expected stay ≥ 24 h....
Abstract Background Approximately 20–25% of patients who survive medical treatment at an intensive care unit (ICU) develop post-traumatic stress symptoms. There is currently a gap in follow-up for them. As part the PICTURE study, general practitioners (GPs) carried out brief interview-based intervention. The aim this sub-study to record most distressing memories ICU from patient’s perspective and their evaluation GP-based psychological Methods Participants were recruited intervention group...
BACKGROUND Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may appear after hospitalisation for surgery with general anaesthesia in elderly patients. Prevalence and risk factors this setting are unknown. Postoperative delirium could be a factor. OBJECTIVE The purpose of study was to identify the prevalence of, for, PTSD 3 months DESIGN A prospective, clinical observational study. SETTING This carried out between March 2009 May 2010 German university hospital Berlin part larger focusing on depth...
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) or pumpless extracorporeal lung assist (pECLA) requires effective anticoagulation. Knowledge on the use of argatroban in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) undergoing ECMO pECLA is limited. Therefore, this study assessed feasibility, efficacy and safety critically ill ARDS support.This retrospective analysis included support who received between 2007 2014 a single referral center. As controls, heparin were matched for age, sex,...
Noise is a proven cause of wakefulness and qualitative sleep disturbance in critically ill patients. A sound pressure level reduction can improve quality, but there are no studies showing the feasibility such noise intensive care unit (ICU) setting. Considering all available evidence, we redesigned two ICU rooms with aim investigating physiological clinical impact healing environment, including day-night variations level. Within an experimental design, recorded 96 h sound-pressure levels...
To compare ICU survivors' subjective mental and functional health before admission after discharge to assess determinants of decline or improvement.
Aims: The primary objective of the SmartSenior@home study was to examine acceptance SmartSenior system by older adults. Methods: Twenty-eight partners from industry and research, including health care sector, worked collaboratively implement services aiming maximize independence in old age. prospective cohort conducted Potsdam, Germany, with n = 35 adults between 55 88 years age their apartments. All participants underwent extensive pre- post-study visits in-home interviews, functional...
Nucleated red blood cells (NRBCs) in critically ill patients are associated with increased mortality and poor outcome. The aim of the present study was to evaluate predictive value NRBCs acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This observational conducted at an ARDS referral center included from 2007 2014. Daily NRBC counts were assessed validity on statistically evaluated. A cutoff for prediction based evaluated using ROC analysis specified according Youden's method. Multivariate...