ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Virtual endoscopy is the processing of computerized tomography image data to create a virtual environment of the human body to allow diagnosis of disease processes. This new technique allows the observer the opportunity to interact with an image that is artificially generated by the computer. Virtual colonoscopy provides a method for processing data that can display computer images of the colon in a more anatomic life-like format to facilitate image interpretation and improve diagnostic accuracy. The clinical application of virtual endoscopic techniques is also being used with other procedures such as bronchoscopy, gastroscopy, cystoscopy, sinus imaging, virtual angioscopy, and cerebral ventriculography. Current screening recommendations for colorectal cancer are discussed in this article along with methods, advantages, challenges, and future opportunities for virtual colonoscopy.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. In 2000, approximately 130,200 new cases of colorectal cancer will be diagnosed, and 56,300 persons will die from the disease (Greenlee, Murray, Boldan, & Wingo, 2000). A survey conducted for theNational Colorectal Cancer Roundtableby the Gallup Organization, found that 47% of people over 50 are not being screened. The National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which began in March 2000, will educate Americans age 50 and older and prescribe physicians about the importance of colorectal cancer screening tests. The effect of increased education and directing physicians to include colorectal screening for their patients will create a need for non-physician endoscopists to meet the screening needs of the population. A colorectal cancer screening center was developed at a large Midwestern teaching hospital utilizing nurse endoscopists. The purpose of this article is to provide information for institutions to develop and implement a colorectal cancer screening center utilizing nurse endoscopists.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Acute pancreatitis can be life threatening. As a nurse practitioner, you are expected to accurately diagnose, treat, and refer as necessary. Because many different types of disease can cause abdominal pain, it is prudent to know signs, symptoms, and risk factors for pancreatitis. After reviewing this article, nurses should have a better understanding of acute pancreatitis and be able to recognize when it strikes.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Bleeding may occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, which covers a large surface area and is highly vascularized. While gastrointestinal bleeding is an alarming symptom for patients of any age, it can cause panic for children and their care givers. Early diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal bleeding may be essential. The differential diagnosis of bleeding from the upper gastrointestinal tract in infants and children includes numerous possibilities ranging from benign disorders which require little or no treatment at all, to serious diseases which require immediate intervention. This article reviews a variety of disorders which may cause upper gastrointestinal bleeding in infants and children. This is part one, of a two part series, on gastrointestinal bleeding in children. Part two will discuss bleeding from the lower gastrointestinal tract.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Care of the terminally ill is rewarding and challenging. Nurses have the potential to affect the quality of these patients’ lives. A recurrent theme voiced by terminally ill patients and their families is the nutritional ramifications associated with the cessation of nutritional intake. Various ethical perspectives provide a useful guide for decision making when determining whether fluids and nutrition should be continued in the terminally ill. This article will discuss various ethical perspectives in relation to nutrition cessation in the terminally ill. Basic physiologic changes that occur in the terminal patient will also be addressed. Nurses play an important role in insuring quality of care, particularly in supporting patients and families as they make decisions regarding nutritional management at the end of life.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Complex healthcare systems make it increasingly difficult for healthcare providers to coordinate patient care throughout the healthcare continuum. In order for patients to actively participate in their care, we need to develop tools that include them in this process. Our Short Stay (endoscopy) staff observed that pre-procedure patient teaching materials from area physician offices did not reflect consistent information. After meeting with several physicians and their office staff, our unit decided to use a Care Path tool designed for healthcare providers and adapt relevant areas for patients’ use. Keeping in mind that patient satisfaction is an important focus for healthcare facilities, we successfully redesigned our unit’s informational pamphlet into an educational tool resembling a Care Path to be used by our patients in their preparation and education for an endoscopic procedure.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2001

数据来源: OVID