摘要:

Ibutilide fumarate injection is the first antiarrhythmic drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for acute conversion of atrial fibrillation and flutter of recent onset (up to 90 days). This drug will find its greatest use in critical care units and emergency departments. Critical care nurses monitor the patients, recognize and assist in treating adverse events, and evaluate patient outcomes. Advanced practice nurses will find this information useful for teaching patients, colleagues, and new critical care nurses.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Albumin infusions can help some critically ill patients, but when to use them is controversial. This protocol can help guide the decision.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Inhalation injury is the primary cause of fire-related deaths. Although treatment of cutaneous burn injuries has greatly improved patient survival, inhalation injury remains a clinical challenge. This article reviews the current methods of identifying and treating fire-related inhalation injury.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Acute thoracic aortic dissection is frequently misdiagnosed, and even with surgical intervention, the mortality rate is 50%. This article focuses on assessment, interventions, and postoperative care of patients with aortic dissection.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article addresses a hospital's initiative to offer responsive pain management through the development of a pain management task force. It provides a sequential model and guide for nurse-managers to use in their own health care environments.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Faced with rising health care costs and consumer demands, hospitals are finding creative ways to streamline the delivery of patient care. One such approach is patient-focused care (PFC), in which hospitals bring services to the patient's bedside and cross-train staff. The success of PFC depends on training and measuring staff competence in the new skills. This article describes how to implement an educational plan based on competencies for a successful transition to PFC.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID