ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this study was to measure the effectiveness of radiation safety instruction and the impact on radiation film badge levels. A convenience sample of 144 endoscopy nurses and technicians was pretested for radiation safety knowledge, given a course in radiation safety, and then posttested immediately after the course and then 6 months later. Radiation badges were analyzed for radiation exposure at preinstruction, 1 month postinstruction, and 6 months postinstruction. Results showed that the instruction was effective. There was only a slight decrease in radiation badge readings; the decrease, however, was not statistically significant.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The computer age is here! However, many nurses are not using available computer technology. As the uses of computers increase in work, home, and community settings, nurses need to "keep up with the times." This article provides the gastroenterology nurse with a historical perspective on computer technology, some basic information on computers and computer resources, and encourages the nurse to become computer literate. Gastroenterology nurses need to use computer technology to enhance patient care.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a recently developed radiologic technique that is useful in the treatment of complications of portal hypertension, variceal bleeding, and ascites. A TIPS is an accepted interventional procedure indicated for the select group of patients who either have variceal bleeding that does not respond to sclerotherapy, variceal banding, pharmacologic means, or who have intractable ascites. In this article, the procedure, along with the pre- and post-procedural nursing care, is described.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In response to the impact of healthcare reform, a re-engineering of problem areas within the University of Maryland's Medical System needed to be initiated. A critical issue to be addressed, within the perioperative areas of the hospital, was the delay in service because of the unavailability of functional fiberoptic endoscopes. This resulted in spiraling operating costs and compromised quality of care of patients. Analysis of the situation using fiberscope inventory data revealed unreliable quality-controlled reprocessing systems and lack of knowledge by the staff in handling and caring for the fiberscopes. A number of actions were taken to improve staff patterns of performance. Graphs, spreadsheets, and diagrams were used to pinpoint the problem areas for each perioperative area and were presented to the staff. These data were updated monthly to inform staff and inspire further improvements in performance. This re-engineering of the fiberoptic scope delivery system resulted in economic, operational, customer, and quality of care benefits. Fiberoptic endoscopes are increasingly used in surgical fields outside of the traditional endoscopy unit. Endoscopic nurses need to share expertise to improve the quality of performance in all areas of the hospital where fiberoptic scopes are used.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID