Pneumocephalus assessment and management
Abstract: Pneumocephalus is a pathologic collection of air contained within the intracranial space. Although traumatic head injury accounts for 75% of all cases, pneumocephalus is also common following neurosurgery. Simple, asymptomatic pneumocephalus can often be managed conservatively; however, tension pneumocephalus is a neurosurgical emergency. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - June 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A review
This article reviews the two main types of ECMO therapy along with therapeutic indications, function, and how to manage critically ill adult patients using ECMO. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - June 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
What is your interpretation?
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - June 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Name That Strip Source Type: research
Intensive comfort care: Implementing ritual at the end of life
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - June 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Innovations in Practice Source Type: research
Preventing burnout in the ICU
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - June 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Tech Talk Source Type: research
Long days, deep dives
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - June 28, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Healing our heroes: Why I became a VA hospital nurse
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Pearls Source Type: research
Posttraumatic stress disorder in critical care nurses
This article summarizes the research on and evidence-based practice for posttraumatic stress disorder in critical care nurses. Precipitating factors and diagnostic criteria as well as best practices for prevention and treatment are addressed. The authors also look to military history and research to illustrate potential solutions. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
A review of novel oral anticoagulants
This article provides a review of the actions, indications, contraindications, adverse reactions, and reversal agents for four new drugs. Nursing considerations and teaching strategies for patients taking NOACs are also discussed. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Inflammatory mechanisms associated with COPD: A principle-based concept analysis
Abstract: Identification of the attributes, antecedents, and outcomes of inflammation in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is essential. Studies examining the mediators of inflammation have investigated the physiologic, cellular, and molecular causes, but none of the findings are conclusive. This principle-based concept analysis of debilitating pulmonary inflammation focuses on identifying the mediators that initiate and exacerbate the chronic COPD process. Determining the exact mediators will help develop treatments to better target the detrimental pathogenesis of inflammation in COPD. Nurses, working together ...
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
The secrets of synthetic drugs: A guide for nursing care
Abstract: The rapid development of synthetic drugs and their ever-changing list of ingredients present a challenge to providers who must constantly refresh their knowledge of these substances. The ability of a nurse to rapidly assess and anticipate patient needs has always been a crucial part of the plan of care; however, a current knowledge base is needed to individualize care when a patient is suspected to have taken synthetic drugs. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Analgesia-based sedation: Effects on ventilator days and delirium
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Innovations in Practice Source Type: research
Professionalism in the critical care setting: A concept analysis
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Professional Enrichment Source Type: research
Celebrating you
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Finding peace in Monet's gardens
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Pearls Source Type: research
