[Risk assessment scale for pressure ulcers in pediatric patients: French translation, internal consistency, convergent validity, feasibility, and clinical utility of the Braden QD Scale].

Introduction: Pediatric patients are particularly vulnerable to pressure ulcers. Structured evaluation with a risk assessment tool is recommended in order to identify patients at risk. The Braden QD Scale integrates the risks of both immobility-related and medical device-related pressure ulcers in pediatric patients.

Feasibility of a multiple-choice mini mental state examination for chronically critically ill patients.

Objectives: Following treatment in an ICU, up to 70% of chronically critically ill patients present neurocognitive impairment that can have negative effects on their quality of life, daily activities, and return to work. The Mini Mental State Examination is a simple, widely used tool for neurocognitive assessment. Although of interest when evaluating ICU patients, the current version is restricted to patients who are able to speak.

Burnout in ICU caregivers: a multicenter study of factors associated to centers.

Rationale: The stressful work environment of ICUs can lead to burnout. Burnout can impact on the welfare and performance of caregivers, and may lead them to resign their job. The shortage of ICU caregivers is becoming a real threat for health care leaders.

Burnout in a surgical ICU team.

Objective: Psychologically stressful situations, a physically demanding workload and a high requirement for technological skills can lead ICU caregivers to burnout. The aim of our study was to evaluate their level of burnout as well as the related factors.

Design: A self-administered anonymous questionnaire.