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Re-expansion pulmonary edema
An uncommon complication with serious consequences
Takeaways:
Re-expansion pulmonary edema is a rare complication of pleural drainage with potentially fatal consequences.
Nurses should suspect re-expansion...
Pressure injury prevention in long-term care
Follow the evidence to improve outcomes.
Takeaways:
High quality healthcare is established using evidence-based practice in nursing protocols and procedures.
To decrease pressure injury (PI)...
Early detection of acute compartment syndrome
Quick action prevents serious harm.
Takeaways:
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency that requires early identification to avoid permanent disability of the affected...
C.A.R.E. to prevent medical device related pressure injuries
A facility’s innovative program effectively reduced patient injury.
Takeaways:
Learn how a nurse-led interprofessional innovation was designed at an organization that’s received Magnet® designation.
Gain...
Catching up to stay ahead
Getting back on track with routinely recommended vaccinations
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in dramatic declines in adolescent vaccinations, which began in March 2020 and...
Malignant hyperthermia
This potentially lethal condition calls for quick action.
Takeaways:
Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic life-threatening disease that results in an uncontrolled release of calcium that...
Drug diversion in healthcare
Prevention and detection for nurses
Special report to American Nurse Journal, supported by
an educational grant from Fresenius Kabi USA.
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Takeaways:
Drug diversion among...
Right-sided heart failure
Give the right side of the heart the attention it’s due.
Takeaways:
In right-sided heart failure, ventricular independence (between the right and left ventricles) can...
Nurses’ role in OR supply chain
Nurses can help achieve optimal outcomes.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought supply chain issues to the forefront, as hospitals and other healthcare settings struggled to provide...
Strategies for improving survivorship after sudden cardiac arrest
Survival and recovery continue long after resuscitation.
Takeaways:
Recovery after resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest extends well after discharge.
Recovery will look different based on...
Leading the nursing profession
A roadmap for every nurse leader’s career journey
Ongoing challenges related to the pandemic have stretched nurse leaders and their teams in unexpected ways. How...
Understanding noninvasive ventilation
Knowing the benefits and drawbacks of the options helps drive patient-centered care.
Takeaways:
Traditionally, oxygen delivery systems are categorized as low, moderate, and high flow.
...
Seven steps for having difficult conversations
This simple guide can facilitate interactions.
Takeaways:
Be open minded when having a difficult conversation.
Practice self-reflection to prepare for difficult conversations.
Seek to understand...
