Publications by authors named "Efstathia Kampisiouli"
Introduction: Healthcare professionals who are directly involved in the diagnosis, treatment, and general care of patients with SARS-CoV-2 are at risk of developing adverse psychological reactions. A cross-sectional study of healthcare professionals aimed to determine the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare professionals in two of the largest referral hospitals in Athens, Greece.
Methods: The study was conducted in the two largest SARS-CoV-2 referral hospitals in Athens, Greece.
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- The study investigates the relationship between coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels and the severity of sepsis in critically ill patients admitted to the ICU.
- CoQ10 levels were significantly lower in ICU patients who developed sepsis compared to healthy individuals, and levels decreased even further during septic shock.
- The findings indicate that lower CoQ10 levels could be linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and may serve as a potential biomarker for assessing sepsis severity.
Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), one of the most common hospital-acquired infections, has a high mortality rate.
Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of VAP in a multidisciplinary intensive care unit and to examine the effects of the implementation of ventilator bundles and staff education on its incidence.
Methods: A 24-month-long before/after study was conducted, divided into baseline, intervention, and postintervention periods.
The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for tracheobronchial acquisition with the most common resistant Gram-negative bacteria in the intensive care unit (ICU) during the first week after intubation and mechanical ventilation. Tracheobronchial and oropharyngeal cultures were obtained at admission, after 48 hours, and after 7 days of mechanical ventilation. Patient characteristics, interventions, and antibiotic usage were recorded.
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