Fending off disaster for a frostbite victim
Without effective treatment, more than 40% of frostbite victims require digital amputation. Can Jonathan’s toes be saved?
This special edition of Critical Care Advisor provides you with relevant information that can be used in your practice immediately. American Nurse Journal is committed to delivering authoritative research translated into content that keeps nurses up to date on best practices. Articles are written by nurses…for nurses in all clinical specialties and practice settings. Read on to help maximize patient outcomes.
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Critical Care
Stemming the rising tide of acute kidney injury
By obtaining a thorough history and conducting a careful assessment, you can help patients avoid this condition.
Understanding end-tidal CO2 monitoring
This noninvasive technique gives early warning of respiratory compromise.
Is it syncope—or something worse?
Sudden unresponsiveness, pallor, and low blood pressure raise red flags.
Managing glucose levels in hospital patients
You’re likely to encounter hospital patients with diabetes. Are you up to date on the latest management guidelines?
Managing end-of-life symptoms
For patients nearing death, palliative care can enhance quality of life by easing pain and other symptoms, improving sleep, and reducing fatigue. Managing end-of-life…
SWAT nursing: A unique specialty
What does SWAT stand for? So Where Are They? Smart, Witty, and Talented? Smiling, Willing, Able, Technical? (more…)
Improving patient education with Health Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Learn how this tool helped an ICU analyze and correct flaws in its patient-education process
Caring for patients in alcohol withdrawal
Be sure you’re prepared to care for patients with this condition
