Acute hyperglycemic emergencies: Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
This article focuses on the diagnosis of, various treatments for, and nursing considerations associated with two acute hyperglycemic emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. Patient self-management is key to prevention and requires thorough patient education efforts. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - March 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Know your risk
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - March 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
PCSK9 inhibitors: Add-on therapy to reduce stroke risk
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Heart Beats Source Type: research
White blood cell count
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: NEW! Looking at Labs Source Type: research
Name that strip
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Name That Strip Source Type: research
Update: 2017/2018 AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS guidelines
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
This article explores when TAVR may be the preferred treatment option over surgical aortic valve replacement and discusses various prosthetic valve devices. There are several FDA-approved prosthetic valve devices used in clinical practice including: balloon-expandable devices (SAPIEN 3, SAPIEN, and SAPIEN XT), self-expanding devices (Evolut R, Evolut PRO, ACURATE Neo, Portico, and Allegra), and mechanically expandable devices such as the LOTUS, which is currently unavailable as the delivery system is being refined.1 Additionally, TAVR diagnostic screenings, procedure, complications, postoperative management, and nursing co...
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Incorporating the 2017 critical care pediatric nutrition support guidelines into clinical practice
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Optimal nutrition support in critically ill children is associated with improved outcomes and decreased mortality. Nutrition provision often competes with other care priorities in critically ill patients. The pediatric critical care nutrition support guidelines supplement clinician knowledge and inform best practices for nutrition therapy in this vulnerable patient population. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Necrotizing fasciitis: Infection identification and management
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Necrotizing fasciitis is a life-threatening infection that can affect anyone. Early identification and intervention implementation are key to managing the infection's progression. An effective plan of care includes immediate assessment, antibiotic stewardship, and surgical intervention. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Resolve to be present
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - December 7, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Washing the feet of the homeless: The service project that changed me
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Pearls Source Type: research
Encouraging new nurse authorship
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Professional Enrichment Source Type: research
Name That Strip
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Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Name That Strip Source Type: research
Angiotensin II for septic shock treatment: An update
This article reviews current literature and trials about the use of angiotensin II for the treatment of septic shock. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Addressing workplace incivility
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A culture of incivility can compromise team professionalism and patient safety. Incivility comes in many forms, including verbal or nonverbal abuse, passive aggression, and bullying. Facilities can address incivility by adopting a zero-tolerance policy and holding educational sessions teaching methods such as cognitive rehearsal, simulation, and mixed-intervention. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
