Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

How well can you climb a flight of stairs: evaluating the relationship between self-reported and objective measurement

Subjective assessment of functional capacity is known to be variable. We investigated the association between patients’ self-reported ability to climb a flight of stairs (FOS) using a graded index and their actual performance in doing so. We compared this with data on their Duke...

Oxygen vs Air at Birth for Moderate- to Late-Preterm Infants

Importance The optimal initial fraction of inspired oxygen (F io 2 ) for delivery room resuscitation of neonates born at 32 to 35 weeks’ gestation is unknown. Objective To compare outcomes for neonates born at 32 to 35 weeks’ gestation when initiating resuscitation with F io 2 0....

A mixed methods evaluation of pleural procedural experience and training in intensive care trainees

Abstract Background Pleural procedures are key skills for Intensive Care Unit (ICU) doctors but can be associated with serious complications. We aimed to explore ICU junior doctors’ training, experience, and confidence in performing pleural procedures. Methods The study was a pro...