ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this study was to compare the prevalence ofHelicobacter pylori(HP) seropositivity among gastroenterology nurses and technicians with that of the general population. Nurses attending the 1996 Indiana Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates Spring and Fall Education Courses were asked to complete a checklist regarding employment, current symptoms, and use of universal precautions, and to have 3 ml blood drawn. These 138 blood specimens as well as 112 serum samples from generally age- and sex-matched blood donors (representing the general population) underwent qualitative HP antibody testing. Results showed that the prevalence of seropositivity for immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibody for HP among the gastroenterology nurses and technicians was 19 of 138 (13.8%), which was less than that of the blood donor control group, whose seropositivity was 20 of 112 (17.9%). However, this difference failed to reach statistical significance. Seropositivity tended to increase with age, but there was no association between clinical symptomatology and seropositivity. Likewise, there was no difference in seropositivity between nurses assisting with endoscopic procedures for more than 10 years and those assisting for less than 10 years. Although the differences were not significant, these findings refute those of an earlier study in which the researchers found 122 gastroendoscopists and endoscopy nurses significantly more likely to be positive for HP antibodies. Therefore, the findings reported here provide important information.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Recently, a different therapeutic option for patients with benign esophageal strictures was introduced in our gastroenterology unit. Causes of these strictures, preliminary treatment, pathophysiology, the actual procedure, and possible complications of the procedure are discussed.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Chest pain is a common presenting complaint in many healthcare settings, including GI settings. It may be caused by a variety of cardiac and noncardiac abnormalities. Nurses can play a critical role in the differential diagnosis of chest pain by obtaining a thorough history and conducting a directed physical examination. This article describes the differential diagnosis of chest pain through a case presentation.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In this article, the author describes the responsibility of the admitting nurse to inform the patient about the procedure before the consent form is signed. The importance of an informed patient in relation to the legal implications and also the increased comfort level that the patient will experience are described. Results of a research program on pre-procedure patient education will be referenced.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID