Sepsis-3: The new definitions
This article reviews the new definitions along with other recent changes in sepsis management. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Supporting the patient's spiritual needs at the end of life
This article discusses spiritual needs patients may have at the end of life, regardless of their religious beliefs, and specific strategies for nurses to help ensure their patients receive respectful and meaningful end-of-life care. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Caring for the patient with a left ventricular assist device
This article provides a brief overview of the different types of VADs, the unique aspects of nursing care for patients with LVADs, and the most common reasons for hospital admission. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Burn injuries in the ICU: A case scenario approach
This article uses a case scenario to review various types of burn injuries, burn pathophysiology, and what nurses need to know to provide comprehensive assessment and resuscitative care to patients with this type of injury. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
The significance of T-wave inversion
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Heart Beats Source Type: research
Fighting burnout with SELF care
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Professional Enrichment Source Type: research
Choose wisely
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 23, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Guest Editorial Source Type: research
Crying wolf, or the real deal?
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Pearls Source Type: research
Acute pain management in the patient with a substance use disorder
This article discusses nursing assessment, management, and evaluation of acute pain in the presence of substance use disorder and what to do when a patient with addiction is already being treated with medications such as buprenorphine or methadone. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome following carotid artery revascularization
Abstract: Cerebral hyperperfusion syndrome (CHS) is a complication that follows carotid artery revascularization by either carotid endarterectomy or carotid artery stenting. CHS typically presents with a triad of signs and symptoms including throbbing headache; focal neurologic deficits such as unilateral paresis, visual disturbance, or dysarthria; and seizures. Because CHS can result in significant morbidity and mortality, anticipation, early recognition, and aggressive management are essential to prevent disastrous complications such as intracerebral hemorrhage.1 (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Pharmacogenomics: Strategies for individualized care
This article focuses on how this field of medical inquiry can help nurses provide optimal care for patients, reviewing antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapies, pain management, mental health, and antiretroviral therapy, which are just a few of the areas that can benefit from targeted, patient-specific pharmacogenomic considerations. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
The Roper-Logan-Tierney model of nursing
This article introduces the R-L-T Model's origins, its framework, and select applications to nursing. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Using bispectral index monitoring to gauge depth of sedation/analgesia
This article explains how BIS monitoring works and describes the authors' experience with BIS monitoring in patients undergoing elective synchronized electrical cardioversion. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Benefits of using an electronic health record
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Tech Talk Source Type: research
In our unit: ICU interventions for moral distress and compassion fatigue
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 22, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Innovations in Practice Source Type: research
