Publications by authors named "Rim Gharbi"
Introduction: In response to the important influx of critically ill patients as well as resources limitation, simulation would be a tool ensuring the continuum of medical training.
Aim: To assess the impact of simulation training on both education and performance related to protocol development during COVID-19 pandemic, in critical care.
Methods: This scoping review was written in accordance with the PRISMA Guideline.
Objectives: The best modality of administration of hydrocortisone during septic shock has been poorly evaluated and the guidelines remain unclear in this respect. This study aimed to compare bolus of hydrocortisone to a continuous infusion during septic shock.
Design: Randomized controlled, open-label trial.
Background: The incidence and risk factors for delirium vary among studies.
Objective: We aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, and impact on outcome of delirium in a medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Tunisia using a prospective observational study.
Patients: All consecutive patients admitted to the ICU between May 2012 and April 2013 were included if they were aged more than 18 years and had an ICU stay of more than 24 h.
Objectives: We tested whether the poor ability of pulse pressure variation to predict fluid responsiveness in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome was related to low lung compliance. We also tested whether the changes in cardiac index induced by passive leg-raising and by an end-expiratory occlusion test were better than pulse pressure variation at predicting fluid responsiveness in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients.
Design: Prospective study.