Name That Strip
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Name that strip Source Type: research
Deceased donor organ donation: The critical care nurse's role
This article covers the assessment criteria nurses must use to refer a patient to the organ procurement organization. The article also discusses the significance of empathy and cultural competency in conversations with a patient's family. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Pharmacotherapy management in critically ill older adults
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Caring for critically ill older adults presents many challenges for critical care nurses. One challenge is the management of complex pharmacotherapy in the presence of the normal physiologic changes associated with aging. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Delivering LGBTQ-sensitive care
This article examines a framework for LGBTQ-sensitive care as well as best practices and additional resources. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Inhaled epoprostenol for acute respiratory distress syndrome
This article describes the safe and effective use of iEPO in patients with refractory hypoxemia. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
A professional duty
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - July 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Editorial Source Type: research
Be an advocate
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Nurses Week Source Type: research
Solving alarm fatigue with smartphone technology
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Tech Talk Source Type: research
Professional leadership assessment for critical care nurse leaders
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 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 - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Name that Strip Source Type: research
Implantable transvenous cardioverter-defibrillators in adults
No abstract available (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Department: Heart Beats Source Type: research
Sedation in the ICU: A mindful approach to achieving a balance
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Patients receiving treatment in the ICU are frequently agitated and subject to pain, so they commonly require sedation. Management of these patients requires a strategic, interdisciplinary approach, including proper monitoring, appropriate sedative selection, and the use of nonpharmacologic interventions. Patient-focused sedation leads to an improvement in patient care and outcomes. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Electrolyte series: Sodium and chloride
This article covers the causes, signs and symptoms, and available treatments for the following sodium and chloride imbalances associated with morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients: hyponatremia, hypernatremia, hyperchloremia, and hypochloremia. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: Stroke Spotlight Source Type: research
Hyperglycemia management in patients with acute ischemic stroke
This article evaluates the latest evidence in hyperglycemia treatment for consideration in the acute ischemic stroke population. (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: Stroke Spotlight Source Type: research
Recognizing cerebral venous thrombosis in adults
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Cerebral venous thrombosis is an underrecognized but serious thrombotic disorder that affects cerebral veins and sinuses. Clinical presentation varies based on extent and location of thrombosis within the cerebral venous system, and can include headache, focal neurologic deficits, focal or generalized seizures, stroke, and coma. Diagnosis is confirmed by brain and cerebral vascular imaging. Treatment focuses on anticoagulation, and outcomes are generally favorable.1,2 (Source: Nursing Critical Care)
Source: Nursing Critical Care - May 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: Stroke Spotlight Source Type: research
