Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuriesPatients with a spinal cord injury frequently endure multiple challenges stemming from their injuries—including issues related to breathing, skin breakdown, sexual activity, and bowel…
Knee Osteoarthritis: Assessment and managementCNE: 1.5 contact Hours Learning Objectives: Describe causes and risk factors of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), related health assessments, diagnostic tests that may be recommended by…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of careAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural damage leads…
Early detection of acute compartment syndromeAcute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency that requires early identification to avoid permanent disability of the affected extremity. ACS is a clinical…
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 (BMAT 2.0) addresses immobility using a simple functional assessment and selection of appropriate equipment to safely mobilize the…
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back painA study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ golodirsen (Vyondys 53), an injection for patients with Duchenne muscular…
Caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the communityKey takeways Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is important to manage symptoms. A combination of biologics and non-drug management of rheumatoid arthritis can slow…
Caring for patients with spinal cord injuriesSpinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) are a significant cause of disability, with profound—and in many cases devastating— consequences. According to recent data, about 12,000 SCIs occur annually in the United States, and up…
Caring for patients with lumbar drainsA LUMBAR DRAIN is a small, flexible tube placed in the arachnoid space to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Indications for lumbar drains include: to drain CSF…
Proactive intervention for osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis (OA) affects 27 million Americans and is one the most common causes of disability. It negatively affects the quality of life for many,…
Assessing your patients’ risk for fallingAn estimated 25,500 Americans died from falls in healthcare and community settings in 2013. Countless more suffered life-changing injuries, such as fractures, internal injuries,…
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuriesPatients with a spinal cord injury frequently endure multiple challenges stemming from their injuries—including issues related to breathing, skin breakdown, sexual activity,…
Knee Osteoarthritis: Assessment and managementCNE: 1.5 contact Hours Learning Objectives: Describe causes and risk factors of knee osteoarthritis (KOA), related health assessments, diagnostic tests that may be…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of careAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease whose pathophysiology isn’t understood, results in upper and lower motor neuron dysfunction. This neural…
Early detection of acute compartment syndromeAcute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a surgical emergency that requires early identification to avoid permanent disability of the affected extremity. ACS is…
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0 (BMAT 2.0) addresses immobility using a simple functional assessment and selection of appropriate equipment to safely…
Acupressure improves QOL in nurses with chronic back painA study published in Applied Nursing Science details how acupressure may help nurses who experience chronic back pain. (more…)
Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophyThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted accelerated approval for Sarepta Therapeutics’ golodirsen (Vyondys 53), an injection for patients with…
Caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis in the communityKey takeways Early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is important to manage symptoms. A combination of biologics and non-drug management of rheumatoid arthritis…
Caring for patients with spinal cord injuriesSpinal Cord Injuries (SCIs) are a significant cause of disability, with profound—and in many cases devastating— consequences. According to recent data, about 12,000 SCIs occur annually in the United…
Caring for patients with lumbar drainsA LUMBAR DRAIN is a small, flexible tube placed in the arachnoid space to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Indications for lumbar drains include: to…
Proactive intervention for osteoarthritisOsteoarthritis (OA) affects 27 million Americans and is one the most common causes of disability. It negatively affects the quality of life…
Assessing your patients’ risk for fallingAn estimated 25,500 Americans died from falls in healthcare and community settings in 2013. Countless more suffered life-changing injuries, such as fractures,…
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuriesBy: Pamela Bolton, MSN, RN, and Rachel Dedo, MSN, RN, C-EFM
Early detection of acute compartment syndromeBy: By Aaron M. Sebach, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CEN, CPEN, CNE, CNEcl, SFHM
The Bedside Mobility Assessment Tool 2.0By: Teresa Boynton, MS, OTR, CSPHP; Dee Kumpar, BSN, RN, MBA; and Catherine VanGilder, MBA, BS, MT, CCRA
Potential new targeted therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophyBy: Lydia L. Kim, Digital Content Editor
