Managing vasoactive infusions to restore hemodynamic stability
Abstract: Vasoactive medications are used to restore hemodynamic stability. Each agent has unique pharmacologic characteristics and is suitable for a specific type of circulatory abnormality. The actions and adverse reactions of commonly used vasoactive medications will be reviewed along with practical nursing considerations for effective titration and safe medication administration. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
An oral care survey for critically ill patients
This article outlines the development and use of the Oral Care Survey and makes it available for public use. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Update: 2015 AHA BLS and ACLS guidelines
Abstract: The American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care focuses on the resuscitation science and guidelines recommendations for resuscitation providers. This update was published in October 2015 and includes updated resuscitation strategies such as the removal of vasopressin from the Adult Cardiac Arrest Algorithm and a change in the ventilation rate for a patient with an advanced airway during CPR. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Encephalitis in adults: Outcomes in critical care
Abstract: Encephalitis is defined as inflammation of brain tissue leading to alterations in level of consciousness, cognition, and behavior. Encephalitis can range from mild with full recovery to fulminant leading to death in 4% to 30% of those affected. Approximately one-half of encephalitis survivors have permanent neurologic deficits and require long-term care. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Understanding the impact of big data on nursing knowledge
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Tech Talk Source Type: research
Innovations in practice: A call for research, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice projects
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Innovations in Practice Source Type: research
Recognizing ST-segment elevation
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Heart Beats Source Type: research
A spring in our step
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - February 25, 2016 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Fluffing the pillows
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Pearls Source Type: research
Postoperative pulmonary complications
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Evidence-based practice for red blood cell transfusions
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Fecal microbiota transplantation in recurrent C. difficile infection
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Delirium in critical care patients
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Atrial fibrillation during pregnancy
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Intracolonic vancomycin for Clostridium difficile infection
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Topics in Progressive Care Source Type: research
