ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

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Intestinal transplantation offers new hope to children with intestinal failure and life-threatening complications of parenteral nutrition. As more transplant centers are adding intestinal transplantation to their existing programs, new challenges are presented to nursing professionals. This three-part series will provide information for nursing professionals regarding evaluation for intestinal transplantation, donor preparation, the surgical procedure, immediate postoperative care of the transplant recipient, and long-term care of the intestinal transplant recipient. This article focuses on donor selection and preparation, the surgical procedure for intestinal transplantation, the immediate postoperative course, immunosuppression, rejection, infections, fluid and electrolyte support, and nutrition. The information presented represents the approach taken at University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Health Systems.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

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This article describes a clinical research protocol designed to determine the value of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for the treatment of histologically proven primary or metastatic liver cancer. RFA is a localized thermal technique that destroys tumor tissue. The research protocol is described, including enrollment criteria, performance of RFA, and the follow-up necessary to ascertain protocol success or failure. The complementary and collaborative roles of the research nurse and clinic nurse in carrying out the RFA protocol are described.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

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Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is a major advance in endoscopy for treatment of patients with superficial esophageal, gastric, or colonic lesions, providing a nonsurgical treatment option for management of these lesions. With the assistance of endoscopic ultrasonography, it is now possible to obtain an accurate histologic diagnosis, confirm the depth of the lesion, and in many cases resect submucosal tumors. The main goal of EMR using the advances in endosonography is to detect early gastrointestinal cancers and successfully resect them, offering an outpatient, nonsurgical treatment option. Although popular in the Orient, where there is a high incidence of superficial neoplasia, limited data are available on the use of EMR in the United States. Gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy nurses and assistants play important roles in successful EMR. This article informs GI staff on the indications for EMR, the procedure and accessories needed, the different resection methods, possible complications, and nursing care.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Many respected professional healthcare organizations and societies today are seeking to establish data-driven performance measurement strategies such as benchmarking. Clinicians are, however, resistant to "benchmarking" that is based on financial data alone, concerned that it may be adverse to the patients' best interests. Benchmarking of clinical procedures that uses physician's codes such as Current Procedural Terminology (CPTs) has greater credibility with practitioners. Better Performers, organizations that can perform procedures successfully at lower cost and in less time, become the "benchmark" against which other organizations can measure themselves. The Better Performers' strategies can be adopted by other facilities to save time or money while maintaining quality patient care.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this article is to describe the clinical manifestations and treatment of latex allergy. A discussion of the identification of latex-sensitized staff and available diagnostic tests is presented. Emphasis is placed on the healthcare worker's role in preventing future latex allergy cases from developing.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2000

数据来源: OVID