Propoxyphene taken off market
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which makes Darvon and Darvocet, the brand versions of the prescription pain medication propoxyphene, has agreed to withdraw the medication from…
Pain Management
Some fentanyl transdermal patches recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Actavis Inc. has recalled 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour C-II patches from wholesale…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Hospira widens recall of Liposyn and propofol
Hospira has widened its March 31 recall of Liposyn and propofol to include more lots. The recall was issued because some containers may contain…
CRNAs provide cost-effective anesthesia delivery
According to a study by The Lewin Group, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) acting independently to deliver anesthesia is more cost effective than…
FDA announces July 22-23 meeting to discuss extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a joint meeting of the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and…
Caring for a homeless adult with a chronic disease
For homeless people, chronic illnesses can be hard to manage. Here’s what you should know about assessing these patients and developing a practical discharge…
Reiki: Ancent healing art for today’s new healthcare vision
Perhaps you’ve heard of a complementary therapy called Reiki, or maybe you’ve experienced it yourself. Reiki is one of the fastest-growing energy healing practices,…
Medication errors: Best Practices
A medication error can occur in any healthcare setting-with devastating consequences. The authors describe weaknesses in the key elements of medication use and propose…
Weaning patients from the mechanical ventilator: The nurse’s role
Mechanical ventilation can cause serious complicattions-among them lung injury, pneumonia, and multisystemic disorders. Early weaning reduces these risks. This article is available to American…
Be a myth-buster: Stop the misconceptions about fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket diagnosis. But the pain is very real, and patients…
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved two drugs
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution, used to relieve moderate to severe pain in patients tolerant to opioids. liraglutide (Victoza), a once-daily injection for treating type…
Propoxyphene taken off market
Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals, Inc., which makes Darvon and Darvocet, the brand versions of the prescription pain medication propoxyphene, has agreed to withdraw the…
Some fentanyl transdermal patches recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Actavis Inc. has recalled 18 lots of Fentanyl Transdermal System 25 mcg/hour C-II patches…
Managing chronic pain in the elderly
Chronic pain has widespread effects on older adults. This article describes how to help patients manage it.
Hospira widens recall of Liposyn and propofol
Hospira has widened its March 31 recall of Liposyn and propofol to include more lots. The recall was issued because some containers…
CRNAs provide cost-effective anesthesia delivery
According to a study by The Lewin Group, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) acting independently to deliver anesthesia is more cost…
FDA announces July 22-23 meeting to discuss extended-release and long-acting opioid analgesics
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a joint meeting of the Anesthetic and Life Support Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug…
Caring for a homeless adult with a chronic disease
For homeless people, chronic illnesses can be hard to manage. Here’s what you should know about assessing these patients and developing a…
Reiki: Ancent healing art for today’s new healthcare vision
Perhaps you’ve heard of a complementary therapy called Reiki, or maybe you’ve experienced it yourself. Reiki is one of the fastest-growing energy…
Medication errors: Best Practices
A medication error can occur in any healthcare setting-with devastating consequences. The authors describe weaknesses in the key elements of medication use…
Weaning patients from the mechanical ventilator: The nurse’s role
Mechanical ventilation can cause serious complicattions-among them lung injury, pneumonia, and multisystemic disorders. Early weaning reduces these risks. This article is available…
Be a myth-buster: Stop the misconceptions about fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia produces many symptoms but no signs, so some clinicians dismiss it as a wastebasket diagnosis. But the pain is very real,…
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved two drugs
Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution, used to relieve moderate to severe pain in patients tolerant to opioids. liraglutide (Victoza), a once-daily injection for…