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EfCCNa European Federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations EfCCNa - the powerful and collective voice of critical care nurses in Europe!

The European Federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations (EfCCNa) is a formal network of critical care nursing associations in Europe. Founded in 1999 it currently has 24 national member associations that represent approximately 20.000 European critical care nurses. Since its inception the mission of the federation has been clear: to promote collaboration and equity among the national critica

l care member associations in order to improve nursing care of critically ill patients and their families. EfCCNa provides a unique opportunity for European critical care nurses working as equal partners in the advancement of European critical care practice, education, management and research.

23/07/2025

Background Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a critical neonatal digestive disease, is recognized as a contributing factor to neonatal sepsis. However, the role of the C-reactive protein/albumin rati...

20/07/2025

https://zurl.co/XhKW4 Palliative care has evolved from a perceived contradiction in the ICU to a key component of high-quality care. Its early integration addresses suffering, improves communication, and supports families. Despite progress, challenges remain in implementation, workforce training, and equitable access. Standardised quality indicators, AI tools, and robust research are needed to make palliative care a marker of ICU excellence.

20/07/2025

In this video, the guest editor, Dr Peter Nydahl, of our upcoming special issue introduces the theme "Humanising and Elevating Critical Care: The Power of Fa...

18/07/2025

New AACN staffing guidelines offer relief for progressive care nurses facing ICU-level stress with limited support

18/07/2025

https://zurl.co/IqdEl Artificial intelligence in critical care challenges not only clinical workflows but also identity, ethics, and relational practice. Beyond task delegation, clinicians must navigate tensions between algorithmic foresight and real-time judgement, uphold patient presence amid data abstraction, and question the provenance of training data. A shared reflective space is needed to define ethical boundaries and preserve the symbolic role of the clinician in care

18/07/2025

https://zurl.co/i2Vfl Health-related quality of life remained reduced for up to 15 months after ICU treatment for sepsis, with functional recovery incomplete even at 24 months. Comorbidities, female s*x and lower education were associated with worse outcomes, while illness severity had limited impact. Work incapacity increased before and after ICU, suggesting both pre-existing vulnerability and long-term consequences of sepsis.

14/07/2025

Background There are little data on the impact of frailty on critically ill older patients treated in intensive care units (ICUs) and on their characteristics and outcomes. More understanding of the...

14/07/2025

https://zurl.co/oBPVm Intensive care units generate nearly three times the emissions of general wards, making them a key focus for decarbonising healthcare. As critical care expands, especially in low- and middle-income countries, adopting high-resource models risks increasing emissions. However, these settings offer innovative, lower-impact practices. Global collaboration can help scale sustainable solutions.

14/07/2025

🫀🤝 Teamwork That Saves Lives
How do cardiovascular surgeons and ICU nurses really experience mutual support? This qualitative study explores the lived dynamics of interprofessional collaboration in the ICU,and the profound impact it has on patient safety, communication, and motivation.

🗣️ Key findings include:
✔️ Mutual trust and feedback
✔️ Positive team environments
✔️ Patient advocacy and conflict resolution

Grounded in the TeamSTEPPS® framework and WHO’s global vision for safer care, this research highlights the critical role of teamwork in critical care.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.13220

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