ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Toxic shock syndrome is a multisystem disease that is believed to be caused by a toxin produced by Staphylococcus aureus. The syndrome can occur in persons of any gender, age or race and should be considered as a possible diagnosis in any patient displaying symptoms compatible with the illness. Most reported cases of toxic shock syndrome have occurred in young menstruating women and have been associated with the use of tampons. Toxic shock syndrome cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control have decreased substantially since May of 1980. The decreases in diagnosis and reporting may be attributed to diminished public and professional attention to the syndrome. In addition, it is likely that cases of the syndrome that do not meet the strict Centers for Disease Control case definition are not being diagnosed. Until more is understood about toxic shock syndrome, particularly its relationship to menstruation and tampon use, patient education remains a primary key to prevention. Women should be aware of the symptoms of toxic shock syndrome and, if symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Demographers have recently designated frontier areas as distinct from other rural areas. Frontier counties are defined as those with less than six persons per square mile; as such, they constitute 45 percent of the U.S. land mass and include 2.2 million people. The health status among frontier residents is estimated to be lower than that of other rural or urban populations, and frontier health services, particularly primary care services, are scant. In this article, opportunities for nurse practitioners in frontier practice are explored, including specific suggestions for the development of new frontier NP practices.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nurse practitioners have historically developed protocols and standards of practice to guide and improve the quality of their patient care. Written protocols and standards of practice can, however, create a potential malpractice problem. Lawyers who bring malpractice cases on behalf of patients will use the protocols and standards to measure the practitioner's care. The practice standards are often too high to be reasonably met by practitioners at all times and in all settings. As a result, the practitioner's care may breach those standards. Nurse practitioners should develop protocols that are based on a minimum safe level and not the maximum level aimed at Ideal care. Standards and protocols should be updated and realistic. Once developed, protocols and standards must be followed precisely to limit potential liability.

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0361-1817    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID