EfCCNa European Federation of Critical Care Nursing Associations

05/10/2025

https://zurl.co/ZlAlQ Management centres on preventing secondary insults—controlling intracranial pressure, maintaining perfusion and oxygenation, and detecting non-convulsive seizures with continuous EEG—guided by advanced neuromonitoring. Evidence supports a liberal transfusion threshold after injury; CO₂ targets remain nuanced. Prognosis leverages biomarkers and imaging, with a shift toward phenotype-driven, individualised care.

04/10/2025

https://zurl.co/GgbMK A review of 25 studies including 3,878 ICU clinicians reports broad support for controlled donation after circulatory death, though less than for donation after brain death. Concerns centre on conflicts around withdrawal decisions, urgency of retrieval, family involvement and uncertainty in death determination. Reported enablers include standardised protocols, interprofessional education and institutional and emotional support.

03/10/2025

Background Early mobilisation (EM) is a rehabilitative approach hypothesised to improve functional and clinical outcomes in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, its benefits remain c...

01/10/2025

01/10/2025

https://zurl.co/32XTb Acute brain injury frequently coexists with ARDS, yet these patients remain under-represented in landmark ARDS trials. A structured framework supports using prone positioning with vigilant neuromonitoring, pretreatment of intracranial hypertension, head-up prone as tolerated, cautious PEEP and PaCO₂ titration, and multidisciplinary coordination to balance cerebral protection with respiratory benefits.

25/09/2025

23/09/2025

💙 Parents of preterm infants face unique challenges, and peer support can make a powerful difference.

A new study has developed and validated the Peer Support Needs Scale for Parents of Preterm Infants 🍼. This tool provides a reliable way to assess the multidimensional support parents truly need, helping healthcare teams improve care and smooth the transition from NICU to home.

🔗 https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70129

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses

22/09/2025

We are inviting ICU, CCU, CVICU, PICU, ER, and Critical Care Transport RNs (full or part-time) to take part in a research study exploring factors that influence nurses’ intent to stay in these high-acuity areas.

📝 The study involves completing one anonymous online survey (20–30 minutes).
✅ Participation is voluntary, and consent is implied by completing the survey.
🔒 No identifying information will be collected.

👉 Take the survey here: https://mtroyal.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3HQ7bThOP2jSGwe

(Or scan the QR code on the flyer)

For questions, please contact:
📧 Dr. Sandra Goldsworthy – sgoldworthy@mtroyal.ca

22/09/2025

https://zurl.co/Ytq22 King Lear’s downfall illustrates the toll of allostatic overload, as betrayal and loss strip him of control, identity, and dignity. Amid decline, Cordelia’s return embodies compassionate palliative care, offering presence and solace rather than invasive treatment. Her tenderness reflects how true healing often lies in human connection, easing suffering and restoring meaning even when cure is no longer possible.

22/09/2025

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE:
💙 The ERC - European Resuscitation Council is excited to announce the launch of the Guidelines on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 2025, which will take place on October 22, 2025, in Rotterdam. This event is a collaborative effort between the European Resuscitation Council, the American Heart Association and the ILCOR.
❤️ We are pleased to present a comprehensive program that highlights the latest advancements in resuscitation science and applied practice. Over 200 experts in resuscitation science will gather in person to mark this momentous event: the simultaneous release of the CPR Guidelines of the ERC and AHA, presented by the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR).
💯 All the different sessions will be made available via live-stream in parallel, and at no cost to the viewer.
✅ Check our website for all the live stream links.
👉 https://www.erc.edu/save-the-date
👉 https://cprguidelines.eu/news
✅ PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TIMES ARE LISTED IN CENTRAL EUROPEAN TIME (CET).
✅ NO PRE-REGISTRATION NEEDED.
🙏 We look forward to your participation and encourage you to join the sessions that interest you the most.

American Heart Association - CPR & First Aid

21/09/2025

https://zurl.co/ILs1u An ICU eco-audit found that changing from 1% to 2% propofol for sedation halved greenhouse gas emissions, reduced waste, and lowered costs, while patient characteristics and drug use remained unchanged. Annual savings reached €14,780 and 6,214 kg CO2e, equivalent to over seven Paris–New York flights. Optimising drug concentration shows strong potential for advancing environmental sustainability in critical care.

21/09/2025

🌏 21 September – International Day of Peace
💛 Peace is not passive. It begins with action.
💙 At the ERC - European Resuscitation Council, we know the power of two hands: they can save a life, and inspire change.
✅ Today, as we mark the International Day of Peace, we stand with people around the world calling for unity, empathy, and shared responsibility.
🌍 Together, let’s raise our hands for peace.
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