Less than a decade ago, CLABSIs were considered the most pervasive of all hospital-associated illnesses (HAIs). Across the United States, 500,000 patients contracted a CLABSI between 1990-2010—an ...
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the psychological toll of medical trauma, particularly in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Traditionally, the focus has been on the patient’s ...
A new study has identified several predictors of clinical deterioration and ICU admission in patients transferred from the Nunavik region of northern Quebec to a level 1 trauma center. The ...
Ascension St. John in Tulsa is opening a new surgical ICU to provide specialized care for trauma and surgical patients, addressing gaps in services identified through a needs assessment. TULSA, Okla. ...
Any ICU is a highly specialized environment designed to provide critical care for patients facing life-threatening illnesses or injuries. While primary focus within the ICU is typically physiologic ...
Ascension St. John in Tulsa is opening a brand-new surgical ICU, which is just another step toward having specialized care for patients who need it. This could include patients who need transplants, ...