Clinical and economic outcomes associated with intravenous albumin fluid use in the intensive care unit: a retrospective cohort study.

Objectives: This study was undertaken to evaluate the prescribing practice of albumin in the intensive care unit (ICU) and to compare the clinical and economic outcomes associated with intravenous (IV) albumin compared to crystalloids in the ICU.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of ICU adult patients admitted to King Abdullah University Hospital during 2018-2019. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, and admission charges were retrieved from medical records and billing system.

The influence of adverse drug effects on health-related quality of life in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Objectives: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Concerns have been raised about the influence of adverse drug effects on patient's health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in COPD patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of COPD treatment-related adverse effects on HRQoL in COPD patients.

Evaluating intensive care unit medication charges in a teaching hospital in Jordan.

: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) medication costs contribute to a large portion of the total ICU costs. Evaluating ICU drug expenditures is essential for optimal resource use especially in countries with limited resources. Considering the dearth of data regarding ICU medication expenses in the Middle East, we sought to evaluate ICU medication charges at a large academic hospital in Jordan.