Haldol Fails to Help ICU Patients with Delirium in New Study
Haldol failed to help patients in ICU live longer or shorten their hospital stay when given to treat delirium, a new clinical trial indicates.
Tag Archives: ICU
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ICU Delirium Linked to Longer Hospital Stays, But Not Increased Mortality: Study
A new study finds mechanical ventilation and postoperative delirium do not increase the risk of patient deaths, but the length of comas might.
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Neurocritical Care Could Increase Survival Rates from Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries
A new study finds that specialized neurocritical care can reduce the risk of death from acute brain injuries and result in better recovery over time.
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Eliminating False Alarms Can Increase Safety of Patients in Burn ICU: Study
A new study finds that reducing false and non-actionable alarms in a Burn ICU helped reduce nurses' "alarm fatigue" and increased the quality of care for critically ill patients.
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Positive Fluid Brain Balance May Worsen Traumatic Brain Injuries: Study
A new study indicates giving traumatic brain injury patients more fluids than they are losing while in ICU can increase their risk of death and worsen future functioning.
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ICU Stays Increase Suicide Risk For Those With Mental Health Disorders: Study
A new study warns that patients who undergo long ICU stays may face an increased risk of suicide.
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One-Third Of Serious CAR-T Cell Therapy Side Effects Linked To Toxicity
A third of admissions to ICU by CAR-T therapy patients is linked to toxicity side effects, according to the findings of a new study.
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ICU Stethoscopes May Be Vector For Bacterial Infections: Study
A new study finds stethoscopes used in ICUs are often covered in bacteria linked to hospital-acquired infections.
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Hospital ICU Transfers Pose High Risk for Medical Errors, Communication Breakdowns: Study
A new study highlights the risks of transferring patients from ICU and ways that those transfers can be improved.
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Hospital ICU Admission Often Unnecessary, Overused: Study
The findings of a new study indicate that many hospitals may overuse ICU treatment, resulting in unnecessarily invasive and expensive patient care.
