ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Why are medical costs rising so rapidly? What are the factors involved that influence those costs? Does inflation affect health care costs? Can anything be done? The solutions to these complex issues are not clearly understood. It is clear, however, that the resolutions to these questions must be found quickly. If the causes of rising medical care costs are not promptly diagnosed and treated, we may find our economic health to be in critical condition. This paper attempts to better understand the reasons for increasing health care costs. The role that inflation plays relative to health care costs is investigated.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The increasing complexity of endoscopic retrograde Cholangiopancreatography procedures has resulted in an ever-widening array of accessories to provide the endoscopist with the necessary equipment to diagnose and treat biliary and pancreatic disorders effectively. The need to organize this volume of accessories efficiently has become a primary concern for gastrointestinal laboratories. Gl nurses can work together with physicians to design an organizational system to meet these increasing demands, while at the same time addressing quality assurance and supply inventory.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Pseudo-obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare disorder of impaired gastrointestinal motility. The more common symptoms of pseudo-obstruction in the infant or child include dysphagia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal distention, abdominal pain, and constipation. The majority of children have symptoms within the first year of life. Chronic cases of pseudo-obstruction are associated with neuropathic or myopathic changes in other parts of the body. Bladder dysfunction and neurological problems have been reported. The diagnosis of pseudoobstruction is based on history, physical examination, radiographic studies and motility studies. Advances in medical technology have facilitated the identification of abnormal motility patterns in children. Therapy for pseudo-obstruction is primarily supportive. The use of motility agents has been unsuccessful in treating pseudo-obstruction. Nutritional and antibiotic therapy are the mainstays of treatment. Nursing interventions, patient/family education and advances in home care technology have improved the quality of life for children with pseudoobstruction. Small bowel transplantation offers hope for the future.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Patients with gastrointestinal disorders are at high risk for malnutrition. Malnutrition results in an increased length of stay by contributing to the development of complications of disease or surgery. Nurses can help prevent complications by reporting signs and symptoms in hospitalized gastrointestinal patients suffering from malnutrition. Recognition of the methods of nutritional assessment and awareness of the shortcomings of each are needed for accurate assessment of the clinical status.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The role of nurses and their scope of practice in various clinical settings have become better defined in recent years. Research for most nurses is either new or unfamiliar, despite the fact that research will in some way affect every nurse in clinical practice. The majority of analysis in the literature of nursing research has focused on the relationship between research and clinical practice. What abilities nurses possess and how they can be put into practice for the success of a clinical research trial are the subjects of this article.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

NuLYTELY (PEG 3350, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Bicarbonate, and Potassium Chloride for Oral Solution), a product from Braintree Laboratories, Inc. is a modification of GoLYTELY (PEG 3350 and Electrolytes for Oral Solution) that has been found to have the same therapeutic advantages in terms of safety, efficacy, speed and patient acceptance. This product was developed to improve upon the taste of GoLYTELY. NuLYTELY represents an effective alternative for bowel cleansing prior to colonoscopy that may be more acceptable to some patients.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Clinical nurse specialists have been employed by hospitals for many years. However, very little published information exists specifically describing the role of the pediatric clinical nurse specialist in the field of gastroenterology. The pediatric Gl staff nurse and/or Gl assistant may be uncertain as how to best utilize this important nursing resource. The author discusses her own role implementation as a pediatric gastroenterology/nutrition clinical nurse specialist and highlights in particular her role as a resource to the Gl nurses.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1992

数据来源: OVID