Our working group has just evaluated photometric parameters of three different electric light sources in the ICU, including the newly developed, 15 square meters large LED light-ceiling. Furthermore, we aimed at estimating potential circadian efficacy and side effects of the investigated light sources for exposed ICU patients.
Read MoreEvaluation of Delirium Assessment Tools for Critically Ill Children /
We evaluated test validity and reliability of the Pediatric Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (pCAM-ICU), the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale, and our newly created pCAM-ICU severity scale (sspCAM-ICU) for the detection of delirium in PICU patients. We used daily repeated assessments in the same patient to mimic the use of scores in clinical routine.
Delirium Monitoring Associated with Reduced Mortality /
We present the results of a prospective, non-interventional, observational cohort study that was conducted on two ICUs of a tertiary care medical centre. We assessed delirium monitoring and outcome parameters on a daily basis. Of 355 screened patients, we included 185 surgical ICU patients into our final analysis of which 87 were mechanically ventilated.
Read MoreSilencing the ICU /
Considering all available evidence, we redesigned two ICU rooms with the aim of investigating the physiological and clinical impact of a healing environment, including a noise reduction and day-night variations of sound level. Within an experimental design, we recorded 96 h of sound-pressure levels in standard ICU rooms and the modified ICU rooms. In addition, we performed a sound source observation by human observers.