Connecting the dots leads to suspicion of sepsis
Maria Espinoza, age 45, is recovering on the medical-surgical unit 2 days after a decompression fasciotomy for compartment syndrome of her right thigh, following…
Infection Prevention
Ebola information from ANA
The American Nurses Association has compiled numerous resources and news updates about the current Ebola outbreak that can be accessed on their site by…
Non-polio enterovirus resources from the CDC
There’s been a lot of talk recently about enterovirus-D68, and all nurses can benefit from being better informed about how to stop the spread…
Vaccine and immunization information center from CDC
This CDC resource offers the current guidelines for immunization, as well as providing extensive information about the importance of vaccination. To visit the site, click…
CDC Ebola information digital hub
Visit the CDC’s digital hub for the latest updates and information about the current Ebola outbreak. To educate yourself about the guidelines currently recommended by the…
Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are key
Ebola… the word conjures up the thoughts of dark, steamy jungles and grim healthcare providers working feverishly in primitive conditions to battle a deadly—yet…
Healthcare immunization: Protecting coworkers and the community
Health care professionals are at high risk for exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases and infections. Safeguard yourself, your patients, and your family members. Make sure…
FDA approves new product to treat hereditary angioedema
On July 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ruconest, the first recombinant C1-Esterase Inhibitor product for the treatment of acute attacks…
Reducing sepsis deaths: A systems approach to early detection and management
An interdisciplinary sepsis initiative eases the sepsis burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system.
FDA approves new indication for imaging agent
On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a new use for Lymphoseek (technetium 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic imaging agent…
CDC analysis of foodborne norovirus outbreaks
On June 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released “Vital Signs: Foodborne Norovirus Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2012.” Access the report.
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals. The information includes interim…
Connecting the dots leads to suspicion of sepsis
Maria Espinoza, age 45, is recovering on the medical-surgical unit 2 days after a decompression fasciotomy for compartment syndrome of her right…
Ebola information from ANA
The American Nurses Association has compiled numerous resources and news updates about the current Ebola outbreak that can be accessed on their…
Non-polio enterovirus resources from the CDC
There’s been a lot of talk recently about enterovirus-D68, and all nurses can benefit from being better informed about how to stop…
Vaccine and immunization information center from CDC
This CDC resource offers the current guidelines for immunization, as well as providing extensive information about the importance of vaccination. To visit the…
CDC Ebola information digital hub
Visit the CDC’s digital hub for the latest updates and information about the current Ebola outbreak. To educate yourself about the guidelines currently recommended…
Ebola is here: Knowledge, identification, and appropriate infection control are key
Ebola… the word conjures up the thoughts of dark, steamy jungles and grim healthcare providers working feverishly in primitive conditions to battle…
Healthcare immunization: Protecting coworkers and the community
Health care professionals are at high risk for exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases and infections. Safeguard yourself, your patients, and your family members.…
FDA approves new product to treat hereditary angioedema
On July 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ruconest, the first recombinant C1-Esterase Inhibitor product for the treatment of…
Reducing sepsis deaths: A systems approach to early detection and management
An interdisciplinary sepsis initiative eases the sepsis burden on patients, families, and the healthcare system.
FDA approves new indication for imaging agent
On June 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a new use for Lymphoseek (technetium 99m tilmanocept) Injection, a radioactive diagnostic…
CDC analysis of foodborne norovirus outbreaks
On June 3, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released “Vital Signs: Foodborne Norovirus Outbreaks — United States, 2009–2012.” Access the…
MERS resources from the CDC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published information about Middle East Respiratory System (MERS) for healthcare professionals. The information…