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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...
Reducing overuse of telemetry
Editor's note: This is a web exclusive article for the July 2021 issue of American Nurse Journal.
Strategies for nurses
Continuous cardiac monitoring or telemetry is...
One and done: Prefilled flush syringes
Reinforce safe practices in your organization.
Editor's Note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the July 2021 issue of American...
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...
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...
COVID-19 diagnostic testing
Nurse knowledge can improve test administration, ensure efficacy, and increase result accuracy
Takeaways:
• Three COVID-19 diagnostic testing methods are available: molecular, antigen, and antibody.
• Each...
Myxedema coma
Emergent and aggressive treatment are key to a good outcome.
Takeaways:
Myxedema coma is the most severe, potentially life-threatening form of hypothyroidism and a...
Small bowel obstruction
Early identification results in a positive outcome.
Takeaways:
Abdominal pain, bloating and distension, vomiting, and obstipation are warning signs of small bowel obstruction.
Small bowel...
Ceiling lifts and safe patient handling and mobility programs
Equipment accessibility and multifunctionality help ensure program success.
Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the March 2021 issue...
Providing ethics consultation in the middle of a pandemic
As a new graduate RN, I was confronted with the case of allowing a natural death for a 6-month old baby girl who survived...
How transformational leaders address fear amid COVID-19
You can provide the guidance nurses need.
Editor’s note: This is an early release of an article that will appear in the March 2021 issue...
Improving sleep in patients with heart failure
The DREAM bundle is a simple, effective tool.
Takeaways:
Sleep disturbances are among the most commonly reported symptoms of heart failure.
Educating patients with heart...
2020 American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the inpatient setting
Everything healthcare providers need to know
Editor’s note: This is an early release of a web exclusive article for the March 2021 issue of American...
