Tag: critical care
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TALK ICU SURVEY: Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of ICU Communication in India
Understanding the TALK ICU SURVEY and its Purpose Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate care in the ICU. The TALK ICU SURVEY was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of communication among ICU trainees across India. By examining how future intensivists convey daily updates, discuss prognoses, and handle end-of-life decisions,…
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TALK ICU Survey: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of ICU Communication Across India
Overview: Why TALK ICU Matters Effective doctor–patient communication is the cornerstone of compassionate ICU care. The TALK ICU survey explores how Indian critical care trainees understand, feel about, and practice communication with patients and their families. It highlights gaps, barriers, and opportunities for building stronger relationships at the bedside, especially during daily updates, end-of-life care…
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TALK ICU SURVEY: Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of ICU Communication Across India
Overview of the TALK ICU SURVEY A recent pan-India study examined the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of communication skills among ICU trainees. The TALK ICU SURVEY was designed to capture how future critical care physicians convey daily updates, discuss prognosis, obtain informed consent, and navigate end-of-life care (EOLC). The goal is to identify barriers…
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Prognostic Value of Low-Cost WBC Indices and Procalcitonin in Rwandan Sepsis ICUs
Introduction: Sepsis in resource-limited settings Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with sub-Saharan Africa facing unique challenges due to limited ICU capacity and diagnostic resources. In Rwanda, where ICU beds are scarce and advanced laboratory testing is not universally accessible, practical biomarkers are essential for early risk stratification and targeted therapy. This prospective…
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Prognostic Value of Low-Cost WBC Indices and Procalcitonin for Mortality in Rwandan Sepsis Patients: A Prospective ICU Study
Overview: Sepsis, biomarkers, and context in Rwanda Sepsis remains a leading cause of death globally, with resource-limited settings bearing a disproportionate burden. In Rwanda, where ICU capacity is constrained, identifying simple, affordable prognostic tools is critical. This study examines whether low-cost white blood cell (WBC) indices and procalcitonin (PCT) levels can predict mortality among adults…