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Insomnia in the ICU—and after


 

References

Two recent studies—one conducted by researchers from Yale University in New Haven and one conducted by researchers from VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle—suggest it is possible to help patients get better sleep, both in the intensive care unit (ICU) and after ICU discharge. However, protocol and policy changes—as well as education—are needed.

To read the full article, go to Federal Practitioner: http://www.fedprac.com/articles/the-latest/article/insomnia-in-the-icu-and-after/7823e1c993201366966884fa1863b588/ocregister.html.

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