摘要:

The importance of removing leukocytes from the blood before transfusion has been recognized, but the complete value has not yet been totally ascertained. In this article, past accomplishments are reviewed and future uses are outlined.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

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The intravenous nurse and the oncology nurse are confronted with controversies associated with the delivery of chemotherapy. Most specifically, both professionals are faced with conflicting issues associated with the management of extravasation and the handling of antineoplastic agents. In this article, current management strategies and controversies in the literature regarding these issues are explored.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Recent advances in catheter technology and in the knowledge base of professionals in the practice of intravenous therapy have had a significant impact on patient care and improved outcomes. As professionals learn new techniques and monitor outcomes, they appropriately begin to question some traditional beliefs. One of the items that we monitor in our continuous quality improvement program is the number of malpositioned peripherally inserted central catheters immediately after insertion. By reviewing the literature and discussing procedures with the hospital radiologist, a new method for advancing peripherally inserted central catheters for tip placement in the superior vena cava was evaluated, obtaining excellent results.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

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The author gives a brief introduction of some theoretical issues and suggests that understanding of errors made in medical settings could be improved by giving up the custom of blaming people who make errors and, instead, attempting to gather as much information as possible. A good database of errors that have not injured patients may help us avoid injury at a later time. Some practical suggestions are offered for minimizing the effect of errors, even if their frequency cannot be reduced.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

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Severe anaphylactic reactions and even deaths have occurred because of latex allergies. For the undiagnosed person, latex anaphylaxis has created a new medical emergency in the health care environment. Latex has been a common component in medical devices for many years, but latex reactions are relatively new to the medical community. In our study, two specific protocols were established to manage and treat or avoid latex allergies and anaphylaxis: one protocol for health care personnel and one for patient care. Increased knowledge of latex allergies is critical to physicians and health care personnel to help avoid these potentially catastrophic emergencies.

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0896-5846    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1995

数据来源: OVID