Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society

Economic evaluations of remifentanil versus fentanyl for analgo‐sedation in mechanically ventilated adult ICU patients: a systematic review

Abstract The use of opioid and sedative infusions to relieve pain and anxiety is common among patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) in the intensive care unit (ICU). Although remifentanil‐based sedation is feasible, evidence regarding its economic impact remain...

Long-term outcomes of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survivors in New Zealand: A prospective, longitudinal cohort study

Objective Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) is a devastating event that can have ongoing neurological and functional sequelae for survivors, which impact their whānau/family and society. Information on long-term survival remains incomplete. We aimed to understand the long-ter...

Ketamine for Analgosedation in Mechanically Ventilated Adults: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial

OBJECTIVES: The role of ketamine for analgosedation in the ICU remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of low-dose ketamine infusion for adjunct analgosedation in adults receiving mechanical ventilation. DESIGN: A prospective, double blind, randomized, placebo-co...

The association between documented right ventricular dysfunction and in-hospital mortality in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients receiving a noradrenaline infusion: A retrospective observational cohort study

Objective To determine the documentation of right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) in mechanically ventilated patients receiving a noradrenaline infusion, and to assess the association with in-hospital mortality, length of stay (LOS) and treatment intensity. Design and setting This...

P1.209. Long-Term Survival Outcomes After Esophagectomy for Cancer in Australia

Abstract Topic Esophageal Cancer: Surgical Treatment of Esophageal Cancer – long term outcomes Background Five-year overall survival following esophagectomy for esophageal cancer is infrequently reported at a national level. This study investigated the influence of hospital annua...

Association between prior ICU admission for drug overdose and ICU readmission: A retrospective registry-based study

Objective We aimed to investigate patients discharged alive from hospital following an ICU admission for drug overdose and whether exposure of prior overdose-related ICU admission was associated with a future ICU readmission. Design, setting, participants This multicentre registr...

Hypothermia in the intensive care unit after surgery: a registry based retrospective cohort study

Background Hypothermia is common in patients admitted to the ICU after surgery; however, its relationship with postoperative outcomes has not been fully explored. This study investigates the association between postoperative hypothermia in the ICU and patient mortality. Methods R...