Publications by authors named "J C Igeno-Cano"

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  • The text discusses the importance of preventing cardiac arrests in hospitals and highlights the implementation of Rapid Response Systems (RRS) as a strategy to address this issue, noting a lack of research specifically in Spain.
  • A nationwide survey was conducted with 62 healthcare professionals in Spain, revealing that while many institutions have Rapid Response Teams (RRT), only a small percentage activate them early despite having the necessary equipment and training.
  • Findings indicate variability in training and monitoring practices related to RRT and suggest the need for improved communication and quality indicators to enhance emergency response efforts in Spanish hospitals.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the admission of a high number of patients to the ICU, generally due to severe respiratory failure. Since the appearance of the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, at the end of 2019, in China, a huge number of treatment recommendations for this entity have been published, not always supported by sufficient scientific evidence or with methodological rigor necessary. Thanks to the efforts of different groups of researchers, we currently have the results of clinical trials, and other types of studies, of higher quality.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the admission of a high number of patients to the ICU, generally due to severe respiratory failure. Since the appearance of the first cases of SARS-CoV-2 infection, at the end of 2019, in China, a huge number of treatment recommendations for this entity have been published, not always supported by sufficient scientific evidence or with methodological rigor necessary. Thanks to the efforts of different groups of researchers, we currently have the results of clinical trials, and other types of studies, of higher quality.

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In January 2020, the Chinese authorities identified a new virus of the Coronaviridae family as the cause of several cases of pneumonia of unknown aetiology. The outbreak was initially confined to Wuhan City, but then spread outside Chinese borders. On 31 January 2020, the first case was declared in Spain.

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