ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Dyspnea in a dying patient is one of the most distressing symptoms challenging a critical care nurse. A humane response to terminal dyspnea, which may result when the patient chooses to forego life-sustaining intubation and ventilation, is expected by the patient. The author presents strategies for reducing the distress of dyspnea for patients who are dying when intubation and ventilation are being withheld.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

A thermodilution method of obtaining continuous cardiac outputs represents an improvement in the assessment and treatment of critically ill patients. The critical care nurse assists in placement of the pulmonary artery catheter, which includes a thermal filament for continuous readings of cardiac output, and uses the continuous cardiac output readings to make assessment decisions and trouble-shoot the equipment.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Nurses commonly use normal saline instillation (NSI) as a component of the suctioning procedure. The current research on NSI has not clearly identified many positive aspects of the procedure. Much of the research suggests it may actually be harmful. There has been little investigation into the reasons NSI is used. It is presumed that NSI is used to increase secretion removal when patients have thick endotracheal secretions due to inadequate humidity to the airway. Nurses need to be aware of the potential negative effects of routine NSI as well as alternative methods for maintaining adequate airway humidification.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Because patients are being discharged earlier with more complex medical and nursing needs, now is the time for Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialists to consider home care as a viable practice arena. The home-care Clinical Nurse Specialist role offers exciting, non-traditional job opportunities that may add a dimension to your practice that you will truly enjoy.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Research provides compelling evidence that supports the current and future utilization of critical care nurse practitioners (CCNPs) in pivotal roles as providers of cost-effective, quality patient-centered care for critically ill and technology-dependent adults. This paper gives a historical perspective and describes the current national need for CCNPs to practice in expanded roles both within and outside the boundaries of intensive care. An existing CCNP program is described. In addition, guidelines for CCNP program development and role implementation are discussed.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1996

数据来源: OVID