Background: : With more than 60 million new cases around the world each year, traumatic brain injury (TBI) causes substantial mortality and morbidity. Managing TBI is a major human, social, and economic concern. In the last 20 years, there has been an increase in clinical trials in neurocritical care, leading mostly to negative results.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTraumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) are the cornerstone to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention. To assess the methodology of clinical research, we performed a systematic review that evaluated the different outcomes used in RCTs targeting the early phase of moderate-to-severe adult TBI from 1983 to October 31, 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Totally implantable venous access port (TIVAP) is a type of implantable medical device that enables repetitive access to the intravenous system through use of a Huber needle. This device facilitates the administration of aggressive or long-term treatments while ensuring the comfort and safety of the patient. To ensure proper use of the medical device and lower the risk of complications, it is essential that patients acquire the necessary knowledge and skills regarding TIVAP.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The midline catheter (MC) is an increasingly popular device used commonly for patients with difficult venous access or those who require infusion for more than 6 days. Little is known about complications such as infection, thrombosis or occlusion for inpatient and home care patient. This protocol presents the follow-up of non-intensive care unit patients with an MC.
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