ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In 50% of cases of myocardial infarction, the 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) is not diagnostic of the infarction. Critical care nurses, aware of subtle ECG changes coupled with patient complaint of chest pain, may improve recognition of myocardial infarction. Expanding the 12-lead ECG to include right ventricular precordial leads and posterior chest leads facilitates recognition of right ventricular infarction and posterior wall infarction not recognized on the standard 12-lead ECG.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Because many critical care patients have cardiac, trauma, or other complications that rule out usual exercise cardiac stress testing, the new use of adenosine for thallium imaging may be used for these patients. Because of its vasodilating properties, adenosine can be combined with thallium imaging to determine the presence of coronary artery disease in persons unable to exercise. This author describes the pharmacodynamics of adenosine, the process of thallium imaging, and the interpretation of the images which help the nurse prepare the patient and prevent complications.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The investigator identified five factors related to ICU length of stay in patients who undergo coronary artery bypass grafting. This article describes these factors and suggests nursing interventions aimed at reducing the influence of these factors on patient length of stay. Some of the factors related to longer stays such as a Friday surgery day may surprise you, while factors related to shorter stays such as patient teaching will support your viewpoints on the value of bedside teaching.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nurses develop innovative product ideas because they see the need and known how the product will actually be used in practice. However, identifying a practice dilemma and investing a product to address the dilemma is just the first step in product development wheather you take control of the entire process or collaborate with a company.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Due to the short length of stay for directional coronary atherectomy (DCA) patients, critical care nurses play a vital role in providing patients with discharge teaching. Decreased length of stay has left very little time for teaching DCA patients. It is critical for nurses to focus on key points and use concepts and words the patient immediately understands. This article describes key teaching strategies and provides sample written discharge teaching sheets for use in discharge teaching of the DCA patient.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Holistic care of the critically ill includes meeting the needs of both the patient and the patient's family. The critical care nurse needs to be prepared to deal with the family's special needs during a time of crisis, including making decisions about the withdrawal of life support. This article addresses such issues, and includes care of the family once technological support has been withdrawn and the patient is transferred from the Intensive Care Unit.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1994

数据来源: OVID