ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Bacteria are everywhere. Most are not pathogenic unless the right environment or quantity is present. A superficial infection in the medically compromised patient can provide a microenvironment conducive to precipitating wound sepsis, local, and systemic immune responses. Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a subtle yet bold infection that presents like cellulitis; however, beneath the surface of the integument, the ravaging products of cellular degradation are fulminant. Large dermal and subcutaneous involvement, creating significant tissue defects, require aggressive assessment and management by all members of the health care team.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Leg length discrepancies have multiple causes with a number of treatment options available to accomplish a goal of equal or near equal leg lengths at skeletal maturity. The management of a deformity in the lower extremity can be a complex undertaking requiring the skill and expertise of a multidisciplinary health care team. The purpose of this article is to provide an overview of how a treatment plan is formulated after careful evaluation through ongoing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. The plan of care needs to fit the needs of the child and those of the family through realistic goal setting, ongoing teaching, and support.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Although a fairly recent phenomenon in our culture, the Internet and its features have enjoyed a meteoric rise in use. E-mail, mailing lists, news groups, and forums provide Internet users the ability to network worldwide. The WWW, with its ease of use, has made accessing information easy, but has also created a need to learn to find and then to evaluate the information that is found. This article explores the above facets of the Internet and provides suggestions for using e-mail, locating mailing lists, searching the WWW, and evaluating the information found there. A vocabulary list is provided to assist with unfamiliar terminology. Words in the vocabulary are in boldface type the first time they are used.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

NAONlineis a valuable Internet resource for obtaining current information about topics related to orthopaedic nurses. NAONlineprovides up-to-date information about NAON, upcoming events and registration information, membership information, NAON products, continuing education offerings, theOrthopaedic Nursingjournal, online continuing education offerings, and a forum to exchange information on practice topics. This article highlights various aspects of NAONline, how to access the site, and a brief discussion on how to connect to the Internet.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nursing research suffers from an image of being an academic exercise even though it is essential for the growth and improvement of professional practice. With the current emphasis on redesign and cost containment, nurses need to come to the planning table with information and data to assist in decision making and to keep the nursing perspective in patient care. There are barriers to conducting nursing research, but a group approach, through a regional clinical nursing research network, provides the support and resources for an active research program.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In today's highly mobile and transnational healthcare world, attention to the cultural background of orthopaedic patients is no longer a luxury when implementing care. Nurses can overcome cultural blindness by developing an awareness of their own cultural backgrounds and an understanding about nursing values as an expression of cultural norms of the discipline. Developing cultural sensitivity without stereotyping patients is a challenge to the professionalism of the nurse. However, assessment and care of orthopaedic patients can be enhanced by attention to aspects of both the nurse's and the patient's cultural backgrounds. Such analysis can lead to some depth of understanding of the patient and a genuine desire of the nurse to interact with the patient.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

To date, a standard for pin site care has yet to be identified. Pin site care recommendations are more often based upon clinician preference rather than research findings. Further, there are great variations in recommendations for pin care treatments from clinician to clinician. The nursing and medical literature were reviewed in an attempt to identify a pin site care standard based upon scientific findings. Unfortunately, the research on prophylactic treatment of pin sites is limited. The pin site care protocol recommended by this author is based on pathophysiologic processes involved in the development of pin site infections, as well as information found in the research literature. The recommended protocol includes the following: (a) using normal saline as the cleansing agent; (b) avoiding ointments for postcleansing care; (c) removing crusts; (d) using sterile technique for the hospitalized patient while clean technique is used once the patient is discharged from the hospital; (e) applying dressings to pin sites; and (f) providing pin care three times a day if drainage is present or once daily in the absence of drainage.

ISSN:0744-6020    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID