Background Ventilator-dependent patients in the ICU often experience difficulties with one of
the most basic human functions, namely communication, due to intubation. Although various …

Introduction Optimal management of mechanical ventilation and weaning requires dynamic
and collaborative decision making to minimize complications and avoid delays in the …

Background Computing technology has the potential to improve health care management
but is often underutilized. Handheld computers are versatile and relatively inexpensive …

Background Prolonged controlled mechanical ventilation depresses diaphragmatic
efficiency. Assisted modes of ventilation should improve it. We assessed the impact of …

Introduction The objective was to compare the impact of three assistance levels of different
modes of mechanical ventilation; neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA), proportional …

Background Delayed response to clinical deterioration of ward patients is common. Methods
We performed a prospective before-and-after study in all patients admitted to two clinical …

Introduction Based on the hypothesis that failure of weaning from mechanical ventilation is
caused by respiratory demand exceeding the capacity of the respiratory muscles, we …

Introduction The aim of this study was to validate an automated, objective and standardized
algorithm for quantifying and displaying patient-ventilator interaction. Methods Using a new …

Introduction Pain assessment is associated with important outcomes in ICU patients but
remains challenging, particularly in non-communicative patients. Use of a reliable tool is …

Introduction Endotracheal intubation in the ICU is a challenging procedure and is frequently
associated with life-threatening complications. The aim of this study was to investigate the …