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ORIGINAL ARTICLE10-09-2023
Glycemic variability and mortality in oncologic intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220812
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGlycemic variability and mortality in oncologic intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220812
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0812
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Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the association between glycemic variability and mortality in patients admitted to oncologic intensive care units.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a convenience sample of 30 medical records of patients over 18 years of age of both sexes. Glycemic variability was measured using the standard deviation and general amplitude. Statistical analysis was performed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under the curve (AUC). The significance level (α) was set at 5% with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%.
Results:
The study included 14 male patients (46.67%) with a mean age of 60±15 years. A total of 1503 blood glucose samples were collected. The AUC analysis for the standard deviation did not show a statistically significant result (p=.966; 95% CI=[0.283, 0.726]). In contrast, the general amplitude had a statistically significant association with mortality (p=.049; 95% CI=[0.514, 0.916]).
Conclusions:
This study found that glycemic variability measured by the general amplitude was significantly associated with patient mortality in oncologic intensive care units. These findings suggest that monitoring glycemic variability may be an important factor in the management of critically ill patients in oncologic intensive care units.
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Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEGlycemic variability and mortality in oncologic intensive care units
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(4):e20220812
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0812
Views0See moreABSTRACT
Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the association between glycemic variability and mortality in patients admitted to oncologic intensive care units.
Methods:
A retrospective cohort study was conducted using a convenience sample of 30 medical records of patients over 18 years of age of both sexes. Glycemic variability was measured using the standard deviation and general amplitude. Statistical analysis was performed using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve and the area under the curve (AUC). The significance level (α) was set at 5% with a confidence interval (CI) of 95%.
Results:
The study included 14 male patients (46.67%) with a mean age of 60±15 years. A total of 1503 blood glucose samples were collected. The AUC analysis for the standard deviation did not show a statistically significant result (p=.966; 95% CI=[0.283, 0.726]). In contrast, the general amplitude had a statistically significant association with mortality (p=.049; 95% CI=[0.514, 0.916]).
Conclusions:
This study found that glycemic variability measured by the general amplitude was significantly associated with patient mortality in oncologic intensive care units. These findings suggest that monitoring glycemic variability may be an important factor in the management of critically ill patients in oncologic intensive care units.
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REVIEW07-10-2023
Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve the discharge process in a Brazilian intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220538
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REVIEWLean Six Sigma methodology to improve the discharge process in a Brazilian intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220538
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0538
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Objectives:
to describe the Lean Six Sigma implementation process to improve the discharge process in a Brazilian health institution’s ICU.
Methods:
prospective study following the Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control project development method. This method consists of five phases, namely: project definition, measurement of the starting point and data collection, analysis of results, improvement in processes, and statistical control.
Results:
applying Lean Six Sigma methodology following the Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control in the discharge process from the intensive care unit to the inpatient unit was effective in improving processes. This improvement represented a reduction in the mean patient transfer time to the inpatient unit from 189 minutes to 75 minutes, representing a 61% improvement in discharge time.
Conclusions:
this article demonstrates the effectiveness of applying Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve the discharge flow in a critical unit, resulting in time and waste reduction.
Keywords:Health Services AdministrationIntensive Care UnitsPatient DischargeTotal Quality ManagementWorkflowSee moreViews0Abstract
REVIEWLean Six Sigma methodology to improve the discharge process in a Brazilian intensive care unit
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(3):e20220538
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0538
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Objectives:
to describe the Lean Six Sigma implementation process to improve the discharge process in a Brazilian health institution’s ICU.
Methods:
prospective study following the Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control project development method. This method consists of five phases, namely: project definition, measurement of the starting point and data collection, analysis of results, improvement in processes, and statistical control.
Results:
applying Lean Six Sigma methodology following the Define-Measure-Analyse-Improve-Control in the discharge process from the intensive care unit to the inpatient unit was effective in improving processes. This improvement represented a reduction in the mean patient transfer time to the inpatient unit from 189 minutes to 75 minutes, representing a 61% improvement in discharge time.
Conclusions:
this article demonstrates the effectiveness of applying Lean Six Sigma methodology to improve the discharge flow in a critical unit, resulting in time and waste reduction.
Keywords:Health Services AdministrationIntensive Care UnitsPatient DischargeTotal Quality ManagementWorkflowSee more
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE01-30-2023
Accuracy of the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance in intensive care unit patients
- Juliane Rangel Dantas
, - Anna Thays Dias Almeida ,
- Karolayne Cabral Matias ,
- Maria Isabel da Conceição Dias Fernandes ,
- Jéssica Dantas de Sá Tinôco , [ ... ],
- Ana Luísa Brandão de Carvalho Lira
Abstract
ORIGINAL ARTICLEAccuracy of the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance in intensive care unit patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220174
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0174
- Juliane Rangel Dantas ,
- Anna Thays Dias Almeida ,
- Karolayne Cabral Matias ,
- Maria Isabel da Conceição Dias Fernandes ,
- Jéssica Dantas de Sá Tinôco ,
- Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ,
- Ana Luísa Brandão de Carvalho Lira
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Objectives:
to analyze the accuracy of the clinical indicators of ineffective airway clearance in adult intensive care unit patients.
Methods:
diagnostic accuracy study, performed in the intensive care unit of a university hospital in northeastern Brazil. The sample consisted of 104 patients hospitalized between June and October 2019.
Results:
the prevalence of ineffective airway clearance was 36.54%. The indicators with high specificity included absence of cough (0.8326), orthopnea (0.6817), adventitious breath sounds (0.8175), and diminished breath sounds (0.8326). The clinical indicators with high sensitivity and specificity were alteration in respiratory rate (0.9999) and alteration in respiratory pattern (0.9999).
Conclusions:
six clinical indicators provided an accurate identification of ineffective airway clearance. The clinical indicators alteration in respiratory rate and alteration in respiratory pattern were the most accurate for critical adult patients. The findings of this study contribute to accurate diagnostic inferences and to prevention of respiratory complications in these patients.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLEAccuracy of the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance in intensive care unit patients
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2023;76(1):e20220174
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2022-0174
- Juliane Rangel Dantas ,
- Anna Thays Dias Almeida ,
- Karolayne Cabral Matias ,
- Maria Isabel da Conceição Dias Fernandes ,
- Jéssica Dantas de Sá Tinôco ,
- Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes ,
- Ana Luísa Brandão de Carvalho Lira
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Objectives:
to analyze the accuracy of the clinical indicators of ineffective airway clearance in adult intensive care unit patients.
Methods:
diagnostic accuracy study, performed in the intensive care unit of a university hospital in northeastern Brazil. The sample consisted of 104 patients hospitalized between June and October 2019.
Results:
the prevalence of ineffective airway clearance was 36.54%. The indicators with high specificity included absence of cough (0.8326), orthopnea (0.6817), adventitious breath sounds (0.8175), and diminished breath sounds (0.8326). The clinical indicators with high sensitivity and specificity were alteration in respiratory rate (0.9999) and alteration in respiratory pattern (0.9999).
Conclusions:
six clinical indicators provided an accurate identification of ineffective airway clearance. The clinical indicators alteration in respiratory rate and alteration in respiratory pattern were the most accurate for critical adult patients. The findings of this study contribute to accurate diagnostic inferences and to prevention of respiratory complications in these patients.
- Juliane Rangel Dantas
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01-01-2017
Tracheal cuff pressure change before and after the performance of nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(6):1145-1150
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Tracheal cuff pressure change before and after the performance of nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(6):1145-1150
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0486
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Objective:
Verify the changes of endotracheal cuff pressure before and after oral hygiene, head-of-bed elevation at 0º, 30º, and 60º, change in body position, aspiration of the endotracheal tube, and in-bed bathing.
Method:
The study sample was composed of 88 patients. We performed 3,696 checks from July to September 2014.
Results:
Pressure values were analyzed in seven nursing care in the morning. Six of them were significantly altered before and after nursing procedure. In the afternoon, five of the health care provided were altered, and in the evening, only two. Most of pressure values were below recommended.
Conclusion:
There were differences before and after health care provided, showing changes in cuff pressure. In-bed bathing and head-of-bed elevation at 30º were the ones that most altered pressure values in the three working shifts. Therefore, it is necessary to measure cuff pressure at least twice per working shift, preferably after bathing.
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Tracheal cuff pressure change before and after the performance of nursing care
Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem. 2017;70(6):1145-1150
DOI 10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0486
Views0See moreABSTRACT
Objective:
Verify the changes of endotracheal cuff pressure before and after oral hygiene, head-of-bed elevation at 0º, 30º, and 60º, change in body position, aspiration of the endotracheal tube, and in-bed bathing.
Method:
The study sample was composed of 88 patients. We performed 3,696 checks from July to September 2014.
Results:
Pressure values were analyzed in seven nursing care in the morning. Six of them were significantly altered before and after nursing procedure. In the afternoon, five of the health care provided were altered, and in the evening, only two. Most of pressure values were below recommended.
Conclusion:
There were differences before and after health care provided, showing changes in cuff pressure. In-bed bathing and head-of-bed elevation at 30º were the ones that most altered pressure values in the three working shifts. Therefore, it is necessary to measure cuff pressure at least twice per working shift, preferably after bathing.
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