Bij patiënten die gereanimeerd zijn, wordt standaard gecontroleerde, milde hypothermie (streeftemperatuur 32-34oC) toegepast bij om verdere hersenschade te beperken. Het koelen gaat gepaard met perifere vasoconstrictie waardoor de huid en de subcutis minder doorbloed zijn. Onderzocht is of de beperkte …

Delirium occurs frequently in critically ill patients, and especially in severely ill and in infectious patients. Although several causal pathways for delirium have been described, the role of biomarkers in ICU patients is unknown. We investigated potential differences in various serum biomarkers between …

The prevalence of obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) C30 kg/m2, reaches epidemic proportions. It is not only a risk factor for health problems, but also exacerbates illness progression. Consequently, the number of obese patients on the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has increased enormously. Caring …

In critically ill patients, delirium is a serious and frequent disorder that is associated with a prolonged intensive care and hospital stay and an increased morbidity and mortality. Without the use of a delirium screening instrument, delirium is often missed by ICU nurses and physicians. The effects …