2024
Intensive care unit interventions to promote sleep and circadian biology in reducing incident delirium: a scoping review
Wilcox M, Burry L, Englesakis M, Coman B, Daou M, van Haren F, Ely E, Bosma K, Knauert M. Intensive care unit interventions to promote sleep and circadian biology in reducing incident delirium: a scoping review. Thorax 2024, 79: 988-997. PMID: 38350730, DOI: 10.1136/thorax-2023-220036.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSeverity of deliriumIntensive care unitIncident deliriumCare bundleReducing incident deliriumSensitive search of electronic databasesSearch of electronic databasesEnglish-language studiesPromote sleepPromotion interventionsEvaluate interventionsIntensive care unit interventionsElectronic databasesNon-pharmacologicalInclusion criteriaIntervention strategiesDeliriumInterventionCare unitEye maskConference proceedingsVariable reportingSleepPharmacological interventionsAssociation
2019
Circadian Biology and Its Importance to Intensive Care Unit Care and Outcomes
Gao C, Knauert M. Circadian Biology and Its Importance to Intensive Care Unit Care and Outcomes. Seminars In Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2019, 40: 629-637. PMID: 31826263, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1698394.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsConceptsIll patientsIntensive care unit careIntensive care unit practiceCircadian rhythmCurrent ICU practiceLow-risk interventionNumerous adverse outcomesUnit careCritical illnessImmune compromiseCardiovascular instabilityMetabolic derangementsAdverse outcomesICU practiceUnit practicesSleep disruptionCare improvementPatientsOutcomesSleepRhythmBright lightDaysCircadian biologyDelirium
2018
Creating Naptime
Knauert MP, Redeker NS, Yaggi HK, Bennick M, Pisani MA. Creating Naptime. Journal Of Patient Experience 2018, 5: 180-187. PMID: 30214923, PMCID: PMC6134539, DOI: 10.1177/2374373517747242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntensive care unitLaboratory drawsICU deliriumPromotion protocolRest periodDuration of deliriumMedical ICU patientsMedical chart reviewBrief clustersChart reviewICU patientsRoutine careCare unitSleep promotionPatient anxietyProtocol violationsSleep disruptionUrgent carePilot protocolOvernight rest periodPatient disturbancePatient careDeliriumStakeholder feedbackCare
2016
Comparing average levels and peak occurrence of overnight sound in the medical intensive care unit on A-weighted and C-weighted decibel scales
Knauert M, Jeon S, Murphy TE, Yaggi HK, Pisani MA, Redeker NS. Comparing average levels and peak occurrence of overnight sound in the medical intensive care unit on A-weighted and C-weighted decibel scales. Journal Of Critical Care 2016, 36: 1-7. PMID: 27546739, PMCID: PMC5097003, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.06.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntensive care unitMedical intensive care unitCare unitWorld Health Organization recommendationsProspective observational studyICU patient roomsIllness severityPatient factorsMechanical ventilationObservational studyPeak occurrenceICU environmentSignificant discordanceCircadian disruptionPatient roomsDecibel scaleSound levelsEquivalent sound levelPeak measuresDeliriumLevelsMeaningful factorsSleepLow-frequency soundAverage level
2014
Sleep and Sleep Disordered Breathing in Hospitalized Patients
Knauert MP, Malik V, Kamdar BB. Sleep and Sleep Disordered Breathing in Hospitalized Patients. Seminars In Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2014, 35: 582-592. PMID: 25353103, DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1390080.BooksConceptsHospitalized patientsPoor sleep qualityPatient care activitiesInpatient deliriumAcute illnessPatients' sleepAdverse outcomesModifiable factorsPoor sleepBreathing increasesHospital settingSleep qualityPatientsMetabolic consequencesMultidisciplinary teamEarly identificationCare activitiesSleep deprivationSleepBreathingCurrent knowledgeFundamental physiological processesPhysiological processesDeliriumMedications