摘要:

Chylothorax is a troublesome complication of thoracic trauma and surgery. The critical care nurse's assessment of respiratory changes is frequently the first sign that this serious complication is occurring. Chylothorax may cause a previously stable thoracic patient to develop sudden, potentially serious respiratory problems.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Temporary DDD pacing is new technology which requires careful nursing assessment and monitoring of the patient. Although nursing care for temporary DDD pacing patients is similar to permanent DDD pacing, there are some unique aspects related to the temporary nature of this treatment.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Think about the variety of products used each day in the critical care environment. They include everything from the most sophisticated monitors to the many disposable products. Most products function very well, but when they do not, do you wish you could talk to the person who designed that product? How can your input make medical products work better? The authors describe a career opportunity open to critical care nurses, that of a clinical nurse specialist for a medical products corporation, whose job it is to influence the design and quality of medical products.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This dilemma which was submitted to DCCN for review involves a collaboration problem between two physicians, the family, and a nurse with both legal and ethical implications. Following the case is a legal and an ethical analysis by DCCN consultants in these fields. This case is from a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) setting, but these conflicts between medical departments occur in all critical care settings, so the key legal and ethical issues are applicable in all ICU settings.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Communicating with intubated patients in the intensive care unit is a frequent and frustrating situation. In order to communicate effectively, nurses need to select from a variety of communication techniques. The author presents an algorithm which guides the nurse in choosing the most effective communication technique for each patient.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID