ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The goals of dialytic therapy are to provide safe, effective care and to emphasize the continuous improvement of quality. To provide such effective care requires the availability of a functional dialysis access. This is a critical (and sometimes the most difficult) component of dialysis. Care should focus not only on the maintenance of function but also on the prevention of complications.This article will familiarize the healthcare professional with the types, uses, and management of peritoneal and hemodialysis catheters.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Catheter pinch-off syndrome is an uncommon and often unrecognized complication of central venous catheters. The cause, clinical diagnosis, and management of this unique catheter occlusion are reviewed. Nurses can play a key role in the early detection of catheter pinch-off syndrome as well as the prevention of subsequent catheter fracture and embolization.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The tremendous complexity of blood products gives rise to a range of adverse reactions. Transfusion reactions caused by leukocytes range from subtle and discomforting to dramatic and fatal. Although leukocyte-mediated events usually are harmful, some effects are beneficial. Leukoreduction can prevent most, but not all, adverse reactions. Awareness of the array of leukocyte-mediated transfusion complications and the appropriate preventive and therapeutic measures to be taken is a critical component of sound clinical transfusion practice.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

More and more children undergoing both invasive and noninvasive procedures are receiving intravenous conscious sedation (IVCS). Medications including midazolam and fentanyl are used to provide both anxiety and pain relief, whereas barbiturates such as pentobarbital induce sleep for more sensitive studies including diagnostic imaging. An emphasis on proper staff education regarding airway management, medication delivery, patient assessment, and monitoring is essential for safe administration and care. In addition, planning should include preparation time for the patient and family. Adequate patient education as well as proficiency of the clinician enables IVCS to be delivered safely and effectively to achieve the desired outcome with limited risk to the patient.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Patients with an intravenous catheter on a cardiology unit were prospectivly randomized to receive a transparent polyurethane dressing (N = 49) or sterile gauze (N= 31) dressing to compare security of fixatin, dressing condition, skin condition, and rates of inflammation. The mean age of patients was 63 years of age (standard deviatin, 12.57), and the average length of cannulatin was 18 hours. The only significant diference between the two groups was the dressing condition in the transparent group was significatnly better (P = 0.006) than that of the gauze group. The results suggest that gauze dressing may be a viable option to cover IV exit sites for patients requiring short-term cannulatin.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Managed care and escalating healthcare costs have affected all aspects of clinical practice. Today's practitioners must evaluate each patient and clinical situation to select the appropriate intravenous delivery venue to improve the chances of producing a satisfactory outcome. The IV venue discussed in this article will focus on the key elements of identifying patients who will benefit from receiving pharmacomedical services in a home infusion therapy program.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID