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The pulmonary capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) value provides valuable assessment data to guide therapeutic interventions. Proper interpretation of PCWP becomes complicated when respiratory excursions are imposed upon the pressure waveform. Critical care nurses and advanced practice nurses who understand the mechanics of this respiratory effect can accurately interpret the PCWP.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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Controlling patient visiting commonly evokes ambivalent feelings among critical care nurses. Much has been written about the needs of the family and benefits of social support as well as about the nurses' opinions about visitors. Nurses have traditionally been advocates for their patients. Critical care nurses, in particular, have felt a special duty to control the environment and be a “gatekeeper.” In an effort to “protect” the patient, perhaps nurses and families have neglected to consult the one person who really should have the last word on visiting–the patient!

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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Many patients who once were considered for open chest procedures now benefit from examination and treatment of pleural disease via thoracoscopy. The thoracoscopist enters the chest cavity through small incisions through the chest wall. Procedures are performed through a video assisted thoracoscope (much like a bronchoscope or endoscope). Wound care, maintenance of the chest drainage system, pain management and vigilant assessment of the cardiorespiratory system following the procedure are integral nursing interventions when caring for these patients.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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Pediatric pacemaker patients have unique physiology and special care needs that differ from adult pacemaker patients. The critical care nurse uses information on the unique pathophysiology and types of pediatric pacemakers to prevent complications and improve outcomes for children undergoing pacemaker insertion.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

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The Intensive Care Continuum program offers hospitals an alternative that effectively uses critical care beds while delivering optimum quality care to those patients requiring extended acute care. This program provides an intensive level of care while integrating rehabilitation therapies into the patient's plan of care. Specific strategies for developing an Intensive Care Continuum are offered in this article.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Patients often experience low cardiac output following cardiac surgery and as many as 90% of patients experience a decreased left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) and cardiac index (CI).1Causes may vary from volume depletion to global myocardial dysfunction. Critical thinking skills, combined with diligent patient monitoring and a knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology are required for prompt recognition and treatment of low cardiac output following cardiac surgery.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1997

数据来源: OVID