摘要:

The use of warm blood cardioplegia during open-heart surgical procedures represents a marked departure from the traditional hypothermic approach used over the past 30 years. Current literature regarding the two techniques reveals interesting and sometimes confusing results. Nurses aware of the different hemodynamic responses from both techniques provide critical assessment skills, which help prevent or identify early complications for these patients.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

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Perhexiline Maleate (Px) is a potent, oxygen-sparing agent used in the management of patients with acute myocardial ischaemia that is resistant to conventional pharmacological therapy. The critical care nurse plays an integral role in (1) maximizing the therapeutic benefits of Px and (2) ensuring that the patient reaches the point of correctional intervention with the minimum of ischaemic damage.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Pain management for infants continues to be inadequate despite evidence that infants do experience pain. Some health professionals fear that the risks of administering medication for pain outweigh the benefits. In caring for infants thought to be in pain, nurses often choose to administer a minimal dosage of analgesia; administer a sedative for its calming effects; or try to maximize relief by combining the analgesics and sedatives prescribed. Findings from this study indicate that the administration of analgesics and sedatives to relieve pain or calm an infant may be too conservative

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article presents an interesting case where nurses touched a family member to escort her out of the ICU against her wishes. In the case analysis, the nurse attorney author reviews the ethical and legal issues in this case

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nursing intervention with battered women can be a frustrating and discouraging experience, as battered women are trapped in a cycle of violence that is difficult to break. Research reveals an Open Window Phase“ within the cycle of violence. During this brief period, battered women are most receptive to interventions. The responsibility of the critical care nurse to intervene during this short period of time is particularly urgent. This article provides intervention strategies for nurses in critical care to use during the Open Window Phase”

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID