Risk factors for IAD in ICU patients identified
Liquid stool, diabetes, age, smoking, non-use of diapers, fever, and low oxygen saturation are associated with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) category 2 (skin loss) in…
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Risk factors for IAD in ICU patients identified
Liquid stool, diabetes, age, smoking, non-use of diapers, fever, and low oxygen saturation are associated with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) category 2 (skin…
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On Feb. 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement that included: “There is no evidence to indicate that…
Nurses report low competency in EBP
Most nurses report that they aren’t competent in meeting any of the 24 evidence-based practice competencies (EBP), according to a survey published…
Supplemental oxygen not always needed in AMI patients
Supplement oxygen isn’t needed for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients who have normal oxygen saturation, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis…
Maternal age and preterm birth
Women aged 40 years or older may have a higher risk for preterm birth, according to a study in PLoS. (more…)
FDA targets companies selling unapproved products for treating opioid addiction
On Jan. 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that along with the Federal Trade Commission it posted joint warning…
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