Publications by authors named "F G A M van Haren"
Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) can cause chemotherapy dose reductions and impact patients' quality of life. Few proven treatments exist, with generally modest analgesic effects and possible side effects. Small studies show the beneficial effects of topical capsaicin 8% on pain.
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- The study investigates acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in ICU patients from Australia and New Zealand, focusing on patient characteristics and management practices during a multi-center analysis.
- Among the 200 participants, the average age was 55.5 years; notable findings included a low adherence to lung protective ventilation (only 10.5% on day one) and significant use of adjunctive therapies like systemic steroids.
- The in-hospital mortality rate by day 28 was 30.5%, highlighting the need for improved implementation of established treatment protocols in ARDS care.
Background And Aims: Previous randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing intermittent feeding versus continuous feeding used different methods, employed shorter fasting intervals, ignored patients' posture in bed during feeds, and showed mixed results. Prolonged fasting intervals are hypothesized to have several benefits. Additionally, there is evidence for more efficient gastric emptying in the right lateral position.
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- - The study aimed to compare long-term psychological symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in survivors of intensive care units (ICUs) who were either intubated or non-intubated.
- - Out of 133 ICU survivors, 47% showed clinically significant psychological symptoms like PTSD, anxiety, and depression during follow-ups at 3 and 12 months, with no significant differences between intubated and non-intubated groups.
- - Both groups reported significant impairments in HRQOL, especially in areas like usual activities and mobility, with over 30% of survivors experiencing moderate problems at 3 months and over 20% at 12 months.
Introduction: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), marked by acute hypoxemia and bilateral pulmonary infiltrates, has been defined in multiple ways since its first description. This Delphi study aims to collect global opinions on the conceptual framework of ARDS, assess the usefulness of components within current and past definitions and investigate the role of subphenotyping. The varied expertise of the panel will provide valuable insights for refining future ARDS definitions and improving clinical management.
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