2021
The Role of Anesthesiologists in Perioperative Limitation of Potentially Life-Sustaining Medical Treatments: A Narrative Review and Perspective
Cushman T, Waisel DB, Treggiari MM. The Role of Anesthesiologists in Perioperative Limitation of Potentially Life-Sustaining Medical Treatments: A Narrative Review and Perspective. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2021, 133: 663-675. PMID: 34014183, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005559.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLife-sustaining medical treatmentPerioperative careMedical treatmentPerioperative Registered NursesImmediate perioperative periodGoals of careGoal-concordant careDaily clinical practiceRole of anesthesiologistsPrimary care colleaguesPerioperative periodElective surgeryGeneral anesthesiaCare discussionsResuscitate ordersPatient's wishesAmerican CollegeClinical practiceRegistered NursesNarrative reviewPhysiologic homeostasisAnesthesiologistsCareAmerican SocietyPatient autonomy
2011
Intraoperative adherence to a low tidal volume ventilation strategy in critically ill patients with preexisting acute lung injury
Chaiwat O, Vavilala MS, Philip S, Malakouti A, Neff MJ, Deem S, Treggiari MM, Wang J, Lang JD. Intraoperative adherence to a low tidal volume ventilation strategy in critically ill patients with preexisting acute lung injury. Journal Of Critical Care 2011, 26: 144-151. PMID: 20869200, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2010.08.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcute Lung InjuryAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAPACHECritical IllnessFemaleGuideline AdherenceHospital MortalityHumansInjury Severity ScoreIntraoperative PeriodLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedPositive-Pressure RespirationPractice Guidelines as TopicRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsTidal VolumeYoung AdultConceptsAcute respiratory distress syndromeAcute lung injuryALI/acute respiratory distress syndromeLTV ventilationLung injuryClinical outcomesLow tidal volume ventilation strategyALI/ARDS diagnosisLow tidal volume ventilationVolume ventilation strategyRespiratory distress syndromeTidal volume ventilationARDS diagnosisHospital mortalityIntraoperative adherenceHospital lengthSecondary outcomesSurgical patientsDistress syndromeIll patientsVolume ventilationImproved oxygenationPatient outcomesRetrospective analysisMAIN OUTCOME
2007
Is it now time to promote mixed enteral and parenteral nutrition for the critically ill patient?
Heidegger CP, Romand JA, Treggiari MM, Pichard C. Is it now time to promote mixed enteral and parenteral nutrition for the critically ill patient? Intensive Care Medicine 2007, 33: 963. PMID: 17468845, DOI: 10.1007/s00134-007-0654-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCritical CareEnteral NutritionHumansIntensive Care UnitsMalnutritionParenteral NutritionPractice Guidelines as TopicSwitzerlandConceptsEnteral nutritionParenteral nutritionNutrition supportIll patientsNutritional supportCare outcomesSupplemental parenteral nutritionTimely nutrition supportLonger ICU stayIntensive care outcomesTight glycaemic controlStandard of careICU stayEnteral feedingGlycaemic controlICU patientsImproved survivalEnteral supportExcess mortalityGastrointestinal tractCurrent recommendationsNutrition deficitsProtein intakeOverall outcomeRecent FindingsAn
2005
A nationwide survey of intensive care unit discharge practices
Heidegger CP, Treggiari MM, Romand JA, and the Swiss ICU Network. A nationwide survey of intensive care unit discharge practices. Intensive Care Medicine 2005, 31: 1676-1682. PMID: 16249927, DOI: 10.1007/s00134-005-2831-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDischarge decisionsDischarge practicesCentral Referral HospitalIntermediate care unitUniversity Teaching HospitalIntensive care medicineIntermediate care facilitiesAdult ICUsClinical determinantsDischarge dispositionReferral hospitalCare unitIntravenous medicationsPatient dischargeUniversity HospitalHospital characteristicsICU teamTeaching hospitalPatient managementSwiss ICUsConclusionsOur dataDischarge guidelinesCare medicineICU structureCare facilities