ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this article is to present an overview of esophageal varices. The causes of esophageal varices and the current treatments are examined. Information is provided regarding surgical and nonsurgical forms of treatment. Various aspects of nursing care are discussed, including the implications involved in the emergency setting, psychological needs, and education for patients and their families.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Pseudo-obstruction is actually a group of disorders resulting in bowel dysmotility in the absence of anatomic obstruction. Because of varied pathologic abnormalities of the GI tract involved in the disorder, pseudo-obstruction has been reported in the literature under different names, including hypoganglionosis, chronic adynamic ileus, pseudo-Hirschprung's disease, visceral neuropathy, visceral myopathy, and megacystis-microcolon-intestinal hypoperistalsis syndrome. Although a rare condition, its effects are severe, disabling, and life-threatening in pediatric clients. Prognosis is inversely correlated with age and is especially poor in those children with symptoms as newborns. Management involves promoting nutrition adequate for growth, treating symptoms, and preventing complications. Total parenteral nutrition is almost always required, and its long-term use is associated with chronic cholestasis and potential hepatic failure. Nurses may encounter pediatric clients with this disorder and their families in many different healthcare arenas, such as in radiology departments, ambulatory care, and acute and home care settings. The purpose of this article is to review current literature on this disease and summarize information useful to nurses.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In this article, the author describes a study conducted to determine whether advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) should perform endoscopic procedures, such as colonoscopy and esophagogastroduodenoscopy. Questionnaires were mailed to APRNs belonging to the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates. Questionnaire items pertained to demographics, current activities, interest in performing GI endoscopic procedures, and barriers to performing GI endoscopic procedures. Over 70% of respondents approved of nurses performing diagnostic endoscopic procedures, yet 80.6% did not think that nurses should perform therapeutic endoscopic procedures. Training opportunities were limited. The barriers to performing endoscopic procedures included liability, third-party reimbursement, lack of physician support, lack of policies, and lack of education. APRNs should develop policies and establish acceptable training guidelines and competency rates in performing GI endoscopic procedures.

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:1042-895X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1998

数据来源: OVID