Spinal cord compression and cauda equina syndrome
Teaching patients about CES and SCC red flag symptoms (respiratory distress, loss of sensation, severe pain, sexual dysfunction, loss of bowel or bladder control)…
Musculoskeletal/Orthopedics
Reducing orthostatic hypotension
Significant challenges to early mobilization after joint replacement include postoperative orthostatic hypotension, which can adversely affect patient experience, participation in physical therapy, patient safety,…
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries
Patients 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 management
The word arthritis denotes inflammation of the joint and the surrounding tissues. Initially considered a noninflammatory condition, knee osteoarthritis (KOA) results in joint structure…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care
Amyotrophic 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 syndrome
Acute 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 2.0
The 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 pain
A 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 dystrophy
The 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 community
Key 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 injuries
Spinal 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 drains
A 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…
Spinal cord compression and cauda equina syndrome
Teaching patients about CES and SCC red flag symptoms (respiratory distress, loss of sensation, severe pain, sexual dysfunction, loss of bowel or…
Reducing orthostatic hypotension
Significant challenges to early mobilization after joint replacement include postoperative orthostatic hypotension, which can adversely affect patient experience, participation in physical therapy,…
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries
Patients 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 management
The word arthritis denotes inflammation of the joint and the surrounding tissues. Initially considered a noninflammatory condition, knee osteoarthritis (KOA) results in…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and the trajectory of care
Amyotrophic 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 syndrome
Acute 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 2.0
The 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 pain
A 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 dystrophy
The 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 community
Key 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 injuries
Spinal 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 drains
A LUMBAR DRAIN is a small, flexible tube placed in the arachnoid space to drain cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Indications for lumbar drains include: to…