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However, the 'golden bullet' in treatment has not yet been found. Over the years, our treatments have had an increasingly beneficial effect on both short- and long-term morbidity and mortality.
For example, less sedation, lower tidal volumes in mechanical ventilation, being more selective in antibiotic choice and duration, and performing fewer blood transfusions appear to be beneficial. Early mobilisation, rapid weaning from the ventilator, and extended visiting hours for family members and involving them in care are also helpful for the adverse effects of a stay in the ICU.
The ICU organisation, close clinical observation, professional collaboration and communication within teams, as well as close contact with referring specialists are indispensable in creating a favorable course for the critically ill. These are vital elements in the modern training program for intensivists and ICU-nurses. How we can improve learning at the workplace and how to act in teams is part of our research program together with LEARN.
The critical care research follows two courses:
In addition, we facilitate research of other departments of the UMCG in the broadest sense.
University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Critical Care
PO Box 30.001
9700 RB Groningen
The Netherlands
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University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)
Department of Critical Care
Hanzeplein 1
9713 GZ Groningen