摘要:

Once believed eradicated, smallpox has returned as a potential threat. Healthcare providers, as the first line of defense, must be proactive in maintaining current resources and offering input into the preparation for, diagnosis, and management of smallpox should an outbreak occur. The critical care nurse is integral in all aspects regarding smallpox and bioterrorism.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

The purpose of this article is to provide an introduction to electrophysiology (EP) testing. The history and evolution of EP testing will be reviewed briefly. The indications for electrophysiology studies (EPS) testing, EP definitions and terminology, components of a basic EP procedure, and potential complications will also be presented. To understand the principles of EPS, comprehension of the heart’s electrical properties is imperative.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

In the United States, more than $16 billion annually is spent managing patients with severe sepsis and its sequelae. Insight into the inflammatory response, endothelial tissue, and the coagulation cascade suggest promising new treatment regimens that limit morbidity and mortality due to sepsis and multisystem organ failure. This article will discuss new information regarding the pathophysiology of the inflammatory response and sepsis. Current thoughts on clinical management and a promising new agent, Activated Protein C, will be presented.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Writing for publication can be an intimidating process but it does not have to be. The thrill of seeing your first publication is one you will never forget. Many nurses, for a variety of reasons, do not write articles for publication. This article will discuss the barriers to writing and how to overcome them.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article presents a program developed at one facility to help provide palliative care services to patients in the intensive care units.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This study was done to analyze the association between defining characteristics of decreased cardiac output (DCO) identified by noninvasive methods and the cardiac index (CI) estimated by thermodilution. Two defining characteristics were associated with DCO: decreased peripheral pulse and decreased peripheral perfusion. This study points out the relevance of peripheral circulation assessment in postoperative cardiac surgery patients.

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0730-4625    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID