摘要:

While all change involves loss, it also opens up new opportunities for gain. If your unit used to be an all-orthopaedic unit and is now ortho plus something else, position yourself as the orthopaedic expert on the unit.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

More data is needed - both qualitative and quantitative - to illustrate the advantage of using specialty nurses to provide care to the orthopaedic client.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Outpatient ACL reconstructive surgery is a recent trend in orthopaedics. The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), a large home care agency in Northern Virginia, provides ski I led rehabilitation nursing care to these patients during the immedi-ate postoperative period. Home care nurses visit these patients upon dis-charge from the hospital on the day of surgery and revisit on the first postoperative day The nurses administer injections for pain, assess and reinforce dressings, evaluate the operative extremity for circu-latory and sensory changes and instruct the clients regarding postoperative proto-cols. Patients who have received home health nursing following ACL reconstruc-tion have recovered successfully without rehospitalization.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Outpatient surgery is one of the fastest growing trends In health care today. Providing preoperative and postoperative care to a diverse patient population in a limited amount of time presents numerous challenges. The nursing staff is required to assess the patient and resources, plan for the scheduled surgery and postdischarge care, implement the plan, and evaluate the patient's and family's understanding of the information and their ability to provide for self-care at home in as little as 2 hours. Preoperative care is discussed in this article along with specific guidelines for postoperative recovery and discharge planning. Care of the orthopaedic patient is highlighted throughout the discussion.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This study attempts to clarify the distinction between orthopaedic and general nursing in response to criticism that orthopaedic nursing did not merit specialty status. The questionnaire survey asked nurses to assess a range of 76 nursing activities as “highly orthopaedic.” The author emphasizes that the holistic nature of nursing also applies to orthopaedic nursing and that this requires both generic and specialist skills. The implication for nursing education is that the necessary skills may need to be taught to a higher level to match a specialty status.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The incidence of metastatic bone disease is great. Half of the million cancers diag-nosed yearly spread to bone. The nursing management of the patient involves assessment and psychologic support during the diagnosis. Patient education for prophylactic or stabilization surgery, radi-ation, hypercalcemia, and other treat-ments is given. Ongoing assessment of pain relief as well as the patienfs mobility makes nursing care complex.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Change leaders must be the inquisitive, deep thinkers who have the mental agility to see new possibilities, conceptualize them, and think across boundaries.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Leg length disparity is a frequent compli-cation of hip arthroplasty. The most com-mon problem is lengthening of the operative leg, which usually occurs on the femoral side. The Belfast Hip Group has designed a femoral cal i per that offers an effective solution to the problem. This instrument is accurate and easy to use and could be applied by the orthopaedic surgeon to control leg length. Patients' perception of the success of their total hip replacement is influenced by their ability to walk without appliances or pain. With minimal additional effort and planning, this caliper will ensure greater control of leg length measurement in total hip replacement patients.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Unlike other vitamins, Vitamin E probably has received less attention in the past because humans are not likely to suffer from deficiency disorders. This fat soluble vitamin is available in many foods, is easily stored, and is readily reused by the body. The original research carried out in the 1920s found that a Vitamin E deficiency in rats produced problems in their reproductive capacity. The name given to the substance at that time, “tocopherol,” reflects this action as it is taken from the Greek word, “tocos,” meaning “to give birth.”

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID