ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The CRNI Certification Examination consists of 200 multiple-choice questions covering the nine core content areas of infusion nursing: Technology and Clinical Applications, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Pharmacology, Infection Control, Pediatrics, Transfusion Therapy, Antineoplastic Therapy, Parenteral Nutrition, and Quality Assurance. The review questions provided below are modeled on the CRNI exam and are intended to help exam candidates test their knowledge of infusion therapy practice. This special section will be a regular addition to theJournal of Intravenous Nursing,with each edition focusing on a single content area.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

To determine the incidence of peripheral intravenous therapy-related phlebitis in an adult population, 305 peripheral IV catheter sites were observed from the time of admission of the patient (or initiation of the first peripheral IV catheter) to the time of the participant's discharge from the facility (or 48 hours after the removal of the final catheter). Parameters monitored included patient demographics, diagnosis, IV fluids and medications, type of peripheral catheter, dwell time, and dressing integrity. Results showed that of the 10 cases of phlebitis found in nine study subjects, all were associated with catheters indwelling less than 72 hours. In three cases, although the catheter site was clear at the time of catheter removal, postinfusion phlebitis developed within 24 hours. Catheter site locations, diagnoses, medications, and IV fluids in these cases were varied.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In infusion nursing practice, outcomes research involves identifying and measuring outcomes sensitive to, and most consistent with, current infusion nursing practice and theory. This article discusses what outcomes should be measured in infusion nursing; how to frame the study problem, develop a working research question, and define study variables; and how to design the method for sampling, variable measurement, data collection, and proposed data analysis. The article concludes with a discussion of how to apply research components using retrospective descriptive-comparative and prospective experimental approaches, and details how to write up the final research report.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Sickle cell episodes (otherwise known as crises) are inevitable complications of sickle cell disease (SCD). Successful management of these episodes includes hydration, medication administration, and blood transfusion. Intravenous support is an essential component in the management of sickle cell-related complications. This article gives an overview of SCD and its complications and treatments, focusing on infusion therapy support of the patient during a sickle cell episode.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Protracted venous infusion of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) is a common treatment for patients with gastrointestinal malignancy. A central venous access device is required for safe and effective drug delivery. This study uses a survival analysis to compare the useful life and treatment completion success of tunelled centrally placed catheters (TCPCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). It also describes complications found with both devices. Data on insertion, complications, and removal of TCPCs and PICCs were collected on standardized forms, prospectively for initial PICCs and retrospectively for initial TCPCs. Survival of indwelling catheters was similar for both devices for the first 120 days, but after that TCPC survival was statistically better than that of PICCs (P= 0.051).Complications occurred in 61% of patients with TCPCs and 67% of patients with PICCs. The authors conclude that PICCs provide less invasive, more cost-effective, and easier to schedule central venous access for 5-FU infusion; however, their advantage over TCPCs decreases significantly in treatments lasting more than 120 days.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Cancer treatment options are changing as a result of extensive research efforts. New drugs and drug combinations proceed through specific phases of clinical research leading to possible Food and Drug Administration review and approval. Phase I, II, III, and IV clinical trials have detailed enrollment criteria and treatment plans designed to determine research objectives. These objectives can include reduction of toxicity, increased efficacy, and improved quality of life. Liposomal drug formulations, monoclonal antibody therapies, and cytoprotective agents are some of the new treatment approaches that have shown promise in clinical trials. This article reviews the clinical trial process, several innovative therapies, and the nursing responsibilities associated with caring for the patient with cancer.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Even though there has been a dramatic increase in both the type and number of nursing theories, the infusion nursing specialty remains without a theoretical base. This article addresses the need for and types of infusion nursing theory. The obstacles to theory development, including the theory-practice gap in nursing, are examined in terms of their relevance to the infusion specialty. Suggestions for beginning to create a professional environment conducive to generating infusion theory and simultaneously bridging the theory-practice gap are introduced.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID