Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to care
Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough…
Medical-Surgical
Aortic dissection
An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of the aorta…
Known fallers
Patients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that resulted in…
Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes
Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage, organ failure,…
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available best practice…
Electronic peer review and CLABSI rates
Peer review, an expectation of nursing professionals, aligns with Magnet® standards related to the promotion of patient safety and the advancement of nursing knowledge.…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
Despite their ubiquity across healthcare settings, I.V. injections continue to play a role in disease transmission.
Skin failure: A historical perspective
Kennedy terminal ulcer. Kennedy lesion. Skin failure. Skin changes at life’s end. Terminal ulcers. Trombley-Brennan terminal tissue injury. End-stage skin. Skin changes associated with…
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: Best practice recommendations
According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 0.7% to 8% of patients who’ve had cardiac surgery suffer from cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation (VF), the…
Postoperative atelectasis
Early recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete collapse of…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any adverse effects…
When blood transfusion isn’t an option
Jehovah’s Witnesses and their scriptural beliefs frequently are challenged within our current healthcare system. Blood transfusion for the Jehovah’s Witnesses patient isn’t an option,…
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to care
Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include…
Aortic dissection
An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of…
Known fallers
Patients who arrive in the emergency department (ED) because of a fall or with a medical condition or after an accident that…
Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes
Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage,…
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries
Evidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available…
Electronic peer review and CLABSI rates
Peer review, an expectation of nursing professionals, aligns with Magnet® standards related to the promotion of patient safety and the advancement of…
Aseptic technique and perioperative I.V. medication administration
Despite their ubiquity across healthcare settings, I.V. injections continue to play a role in disease transmission.
Skin failure: A historical perspective
Kennedy terminal ulcer. Kennedy lesion. Skin failure. Skin changes at life’s end. Terminal ulcers. Trombley-Brennan terminal tissue injury. End-stage skin. Skin changes…
Resuscitation after cardiac surgery: Best practice recommendations
According to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, 0.7% to 8% of patients who’ve had cardiac surgery suffer from cardiac arrest. Ventricular fibrillation…
Postoperative atelectasis
Early recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete…
I.V. push medications: An evidenced-based practice guide
I.V. push medications can be particularly dangerous given their immediate bioavailability and the narrow therapeutic dose range, which can make reversing any…
When blood transfusion isn’t an option
Jehovah’s Witnesses and their scriptural beliefs frequently are challenged within our current healthcare system. Blood transfusion for the Jehovah’s Witnesses patient isn’t…
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