Quelling atrial chaos: Current approaches to managing atrial fibrillation
Every year, 2 million Americans experience atrial fibrillation (AF)—a chaotic electrical storm that ripples across both atria. The more you know about AF, the…
Neurology
Take Note – July 2008
Measles outbreak Between January 1 and April 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received reports of 64 measles cases in nine states—the…
Challenging nursing’s sacred cows
Do you routinely instill normal saline solution into endotracheal tubes before suctioning? Use only the Glasgow Coma Scale for neurologic assessment? Evidence on these…
Take Note – February 2008
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, named executive director of National Women’s Health Resource Center The National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) has appointed Elizabeth Battaglino…
Letters to the Editor – February 2008
Lack of evidence-based care for spinal cord injuries In your September article “Cervical spine injuries: Preserving function, improving outcomes,” the author describes as “aggressive…
Speeding to save a stroke victim
The swift response of the healthcare team helps a patient avoid the most devastating effects of a stroke.
Take Note – November 2007
Medical illiteracy can kill A 6-year study of 3,260 patients ages 65 and older found that almost 40% of those considered medically illiterate died…
A question of disclosure: RNs often struggle with revealing their health conditions to employers
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer and that deaths from heart disease, stroke, and cancer are on the downswing. It’s also true…
Cervical Spine injuries: Preserving function, improving outcomes
How to provide skilled care that stops the damage and helps your patient manage the injury.
Quelling atrial chaos: Current approaches to managing atrial fibrillation
Every year, 2 million Americans experience atrial fibrillation (AF)—a chaotic electrical storm that ripples across both atria. The more you know about…
Take Note – July 2008
Measles outbreak Between January 1 and April 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received reports of 64 measles cases in…
Challenging nursing’s sacred cows
Do you routinely instill normal saline solution into endotracheal tubes before suctioning? Use only the Glasgow Coma Scale for neurologic assessment? Evidence…
Take Note – February 2008
Elizabeth Battaglino Cahill, RN, named executive director of National Women’s Health Resource Center The National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) has appointed…
Letters to the Editor – February 2008
Lack of evidence-based care for spinal cord injuries In your September article “Cervical spine injuries: Preserving function, improving outcomes,” the author describes…
Speeding to save a stroke victim
The swift response of the healthcare team helps a patient avoid the most devastating effects of a stroke.
Take Note – November 2007
Medical illiteracy can kill A 6-year study of 3,260 patients ages 65 and older found that almost 40% of those considered medically…
A question of disclosure: RNs often struggle with revealing their health conditions to employers
It’s no secret that Americans are living longer and that deaths from heart disease, stroke, and cancer are on the downswing. It’s…
Cervical Spine injuries: Preserving function, improving outcomes
How to provide skilled care that stops the damage and helps your patient manage the injury.
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