During the past few decades the numbers of ICUs and beds has increased significantly, but
so too has the demand for intensive care. Currently large, and increasing, numbers of …

Objective: Few contemporary population-based data exist about the incidence, patient
characteristics, and outcomes of mechanical ventilation in acute care hospitals. We sought …

Context Long-term acute care hospitals have emerged as a novel approach for the care of
patients recovering from severe acute illness, but the extent and increases in their activity at …

Rationale: Although the number of intensive care unit (ICU) beds in the United States is
increasing, it is unknown whether this trend is consistent across all regions. Objectives: We …

Objective: To determine the frequency, mortality, cost, and risk factors associated with
readmission after index hospitalization with severe sepsis. Design: Observational cohort …

Objective: Early mobilization improves patient outcomes. However, diffusion of this
intervention into standard ICU practice is unknown. Dissemination and implementation …

Background Inter-hospital transfer (IHT, the transfer of patients between hospitals) occurs
regularly and exposes patients to risks of discontinuity of care, though outcomes of …

Objective: Interhospital transfer of critically ill patients is a common part of their care. This
article sought to review the data on the current patterns of use of interhospital transfer and …

Objective: ICU telemedicine is a novel approach for providing critical care services from a
distance. We sought to study the extent of use and patterns of adoption of this technology in …

Hospital-acquired infections (HAI) are often seen as preventable incidents that result from
unsafe practices or poor hospital hygiene. This however ignores the fact that transmissibility …