Tactile stimulation improves consciousness and vital signs in patients with traumatic brain injury
This study investigates the effect of tactile stimulation on consciousness and vital signs in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) in ICUs. A clinical trial was conducted on 60 patients with TBI admitted to ICUs in three hospitals in Qazvin, Iran, in 2016. Study results show that tactile stimulation increased the level of consciousness and decreased the systolic BP, diastolic BP, and respiratory rate in these patients. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Mechanical ventilation weaning: An evidence-based review
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Mechanical ventilation weaning remains a challenge in critical care nursing. Nurses can review the evidence-based guidelines provided in this article to gain a better understanding of common ventilator modes and settings, the weaning process, common complications, and symptom management. Five nursing-care recommendations for achieving optimal patient outcomes are also shared. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Stewarding new treatments and therapies
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - November 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Bundle branch blocks
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Heart Beats Source Type: research
Patient wearable technology in the ICU
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Tech Talk Source Type: research
Learning to lead
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Professional Enrichment Source Type: research
Name That Strip
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Name That Strip Source Type: research
Patient readiness for PACU discharge
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To achieve optimal patient outcomes, nurses need to be familiar with evidence-based practices surrounding safe patient discharge from the postanesthesia care unit. Nurses can improve interprofessional surgical team communication by properly and thoroughly documenting criteria-based postanesthesia patient assessments. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Acquired autoimmune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
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Acquired autoimmune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)—the most common form of TTP—is a life-threatening hematologic disease characterized by hemolytic anemia and thrombocytopenia. Acquired autoimmune TTP can cause signs and symptoms of neurologic and other organ involvement, with mortality approaching 90% if the disease is not promptly recognized and treated. Since the introduction of plasma exchange in 1991, the acquired autoimmune TTP survival rate has increased to 78%. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Mass shootings: A call for nursing awareness and action
This article provides US mass shooting statistics, best practice recommendations for nurses, and lessons learned from the experiences of hospitals that have navigated this type of catastrophe. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Fever suppression in patients with infection: State of the evidence
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Fever management interventions are commonly administered to patients with infection and sepsis by ICU clinicians. The risks and benefits of fever suppression in this subpopulation of critically ill patients are topics of recent clinical discourse. Recent evidence related to the impact of fever suppression interventions warrants review by critical care nurses. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Do we need more empathy?
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Letters Source Type: research
Put yourself in their shoes
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - September 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Five common permanent cardiac pacemaker complications
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Heart Beats Source Type: research
Implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery program
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Innovations Source Type: research
