Pharmacology review: Drugs that alter blood coagulation
Brush up on your knowledge of these potentially life-saving drugs.
Cardiology
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A goal of the induction phase of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest is to: a. quickly warm the patient to target body temperature. b.…
Recent advances in cardiac diagnostic and surgical procedures
New techniques expand the options for high-risk patients and cause fewer complications than conventional surgery.
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?
Viewpoint: Caring Science meets Heart Science: A guide to authentic caring practice
Discipline-specific, theory-guided practice models, motivated in part by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s national Magnet program, have led to improved patient care and system…
Using evidence-based practice to develop a swallow screen for stroke patients
The author takes the reader on her step-by-step journey that resulted in a change in practice.
SWAT nursing: A unique specialty
What does SWAT stand for? So Where Are They? Smart, Witty, and Talented? Smiling, Willing, Able, Technical? (more…)
Demystifying ventricular arrhythmias
Learn how to recognize and intervene for patients with these electrical heart abnormalities.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: New hope for patients with aortic stenosis
This new aortic stenosis treatment avoids the sternotomy, aortotomy, and cardiopulmonary bypass of traditional valve replacement
Preventing organ damage from hypertensive crisis
A recent stroke, a history of hypertension and renal disease, and a sudden surge in blood pressure alert caregivers to a patient’s hypertensive urgency.
Advances in blood transfusion
Ongoing research, development, and vigilance initiatives are designed to make blood components safer and more easily available.
Pharmacology review: Drugs that alter blood coagulation
Brush up on your knowledge of these potentially life-saving drugs.
Quiz Time
A goal of the induction phase of therapeutic hypothermia after cardiac arrest is to: a. quickly warm the patient to target body…
Recent advances in cardiac diagnostic and surgical procedures
New techniques expand the options for high-risk patients and cause fewer complications than conventional surgery.
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?
Viewpoint: Caring Science meets Heart Science: A guide to authentic caring practice
Discipline-specific, theory-guided practice models, motivated in part by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s national Magnet program, have led to improved patient care…
Using evidence-based practice to develop a swallow screen for stroke patients
The author takes the reader on her step-by-step journey that resulted in a change in practice.
SWAT nursing: A unique specialty
What does SWAT stand for? So Where Are They? Smart, Witty, and Talented? Smiling, Willing, Able, Technical? (more…)
Demystifying ventricular arrhythmias
Learn how to recognize and intervene for patients with these electrical heart abnormalities.
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement: New hope for patients with aortic stenosis
This new aortic stenosis treatment avoids the sternotomy, aortotomy, and cardiopulmonary bypass of traditional valve replacement
Preventing organ damage from hypertensive crisis
A recent stroke, a history of hypertension and renal disease, and a sudden surge in blood pressure alert caregivers to a patient’s…
Advances in blood transfusion
Ongoing research, development, and vigilance initiatives are designed to make blood components safer and more easily available.
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