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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 4h

🎥 More insights from the 40th BACCN Conference in Blackpool!

We caught up with Dr Francesca Trotta, who shared inspiring reflections on why publishing matters and how contributing to the NICC helps advance practice and connect nurses globally.

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 1d

🎥 We’re bringing you insights from the 40th BACCN Conference!

We spoke with colleagues about publishing in the NICC Journal. Cassandra Sturgeon Delia, one of our SM Associate Editors, kicking things off with her top advice for getting started!
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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 Reducing the ICU’s Carbon Footprint

This Quality Improvement Report highlights how routine laboratory testing contributes to ICU emissions, and how sustainability can start with simple awareness.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCare #ICUNursing #GreenICU @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 3d

🩸 Blood Glucose Monitoring & Delirium Risk in the ICU 🧠

This new study sheds light on an unexpected link between frequent fingertip blood glucose measurement and ICU delirium.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCare #Delirium #NICCJournal #PatientSafety @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 4d

🌿 #ThankfulSunday 🌿

Grateful to all ICU nurses for your compassion, teamwork, and dedication to those in critical care. 💙

Special thanks to everyone at #BACCN2025 for sharing knowledge and strengthening our community. 🌍✨

#TeamworkInCare #CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 5d

💙 Supporting Our Young ICU Nurses

This study, grounded in the Conservation of Resources Theory, explores how organizational support can make a difference.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#ICUNursing #NurseWellbeing @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 8d

Wrapping up Day 2 of the #BACCN2025 Conference.
Inspiring sessions, great discussions, and a strong sense of community.

Excited to share that #BACCN2026 will be in Belfast.

#CriticalCareNursing #NursingResearch @baccnuk.bsky.social @cassandrasturgeon.bsky.social @josef-trapani.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 9d

Great first day at #BACCN2025! 👏
Lovely to see colleagues and delegates. If you missed us today, come by the BACCN stand tomorrow for a chat with the of Nursing in Critical Care team, we’d love to meet you!

#BACCN @josef-trapani.bsky.social @cassandrasturgeon.bsky.social @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 10d

Kicking off #BACCN2025 with great conversations, smiles, and a special guest 🐾 Angus the therapy dog! 💙

Visit the Journal of Nursing in Critical Care at the BACCN stand to say hello and learn more about publishing with us.

#NICCJournal #CriticalCareNursing #NurseCommunity @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 11d

✨In her guest editorial, Karin Gerber reflects on “Marking 40 Years of the BACCN Conference: A Tradition of Excellence.”
A look back at four decades of learning, innovation, and community in critical care nursing.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#BACCN40 #CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 13d

🎉 Celebrating 40 Years of BACCN: Through the Eyes of a Leader

Catherine Plowright shares her personal insights capturing the spirit, dedication, and teamwork that have shaped the BACCN journey.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#BACCN40 #NursingLeadership @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 14d

🧠 Early mobilisation in TBI patients

This meta-analysis shows that early mobilisation significantly improves neurological recovery, motor function, and QoL for patients with traumatic brain injury.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#NeuroRehabilitation #CriticalCare @baccnuk.bsky.social

Nursing in Critical Care | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library

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.....

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 15d

💡 Which family members of ICU patients are most at risk of PTSD?

This systematic review analyses predictive models, finding common predictors, but also highlights limitations and the need for stronger models.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#ICUNursing #PTSDResearch @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 16d

⚡This critical commentary weighs the strengths and weaknesses of Emergency Severity Index against National Early Warning Score, questioning their roles in fast-paced emergency settings.

📖https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70155

#NursingResearch #PatientSafety @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 17d

🎶 Delirium remains one of the most challenging complications in critical care. Could music hold the key?

This study shows that music interventions significantly reduce delirium risk in ICU patients.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing #Delirium #MusicTherapy @baccnuk.bsky.social

Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 19d

💬 A new qualitative study explored how Brazilian parents of seriously ill children understand their role as “good parents” during the challenges of paediatric intensive care.

📖 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#PediatricCriticalCare #FamilyCentredCare @baccnuk.bsky.social

Nursing in Critical Care | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Most studies on ‘being a good parent’ focus on North American populations, leaving a gap in understanding parents' cultural beliefs and definitions in other regions. Cultural values, soci.....

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 21d

Risk factors for catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) in the ICU

A prospective study examined 140 ICU patients with indwelling urinary catheters and identified key risk factors.

📖 Read more: doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCare #PatientSafety @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 22d

🩺 Dysglycaemia metrics predict ICU mortality differently in patients with vs. without diabetes.

📖 Read full study here: doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

BACCN British Association of Critical Care Nurses #CriticalCare #GlycaemicManagement

Nursing in Critical Care | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Dysglycaemia metrics, defined as hyperglycaemia, increased glucose variability, hypoglycaemia and reduced time in the targeted blood glucose range (TIR), are linked to higher mortality. T...

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 24d

💙 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.

🔗 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing #PretermInfants @baccnuk.bsky.social

Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 25d

⏳ Only 17 Days to go to the 40th BACCN Annual Conference 🎉

📍 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, UK
🗓️ 7–8 October 2025

✨ Come and visit us at our stand, we can’t wait to meet you, and hear about your work in critical care nursing.

👉 www.baccn.org/conference/p...

#CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 26d

Final Reminder

There are just a few days left to submit to our upcoming special issue:

✨ Humanizing and Elevating Critical Care: The Power of Families
🗓️ Submission deadline: 1 October 2025

👉 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal...

#CallForPapers @baccnuk.bsky.social @nydahlpeter.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 27d

💔 For neonates, every needle matters.

This case series highlights the experiences of extremely low birth weight babies requiring recurrent IV catheters, with some needing up to 12 insertions during a single hospital stay.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/nic1...

#CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · 28d

This phenomenological study shares lived experiences and highlights the importance of psychological support and communication during recovery after major cardiac surgery in ICU.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

Nursing in Critical Care | BACCN Journal | Wiley Online Library

Background Intensive care unit (ICU) experiences after cardiac surgery significantly influence patient outcomes, including psychological disorders, quality of life and overall comfort. The existing ...

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Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · Sep 16

👩‍⚕️ This network meta-analysis identifies acupuncture and abdominal massage as the most effective non-pharmacological interventions in preventing enteral nutrition intolerance in ICU patients.

👉 doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

Nursing in Critical Care Journal @niccjournal.bsky.social · Sep 15

✨ “What happens after ICU?”

This new study on discharge to the general ward applies Mishel’s theory of uncertainty to highlight strategies for more person-centred care during this transition.

👉 Read the full article here: doi.org/10.1111/nicc...

#CriticalCareNursing @baccnuk.bsky.social

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