Aspiration: Blocking the airwayYou’re caring for a 75-year-old man admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke, left-sided weakness, and dysphagia. He receives continuous feedings…
Vocal cord dysfunctionA 21-year-old man with a history of asthma and environmental allergies became ill with the coronavirus. Before this illness, he managed his asthma well…
Top post-pandemic global health concernsThe WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its consequences have…
Navigating Long COVIDLong COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19 began reporting…
Cystic fibrosisA 48-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis, is admitted to the surgical unit with a small bowel obstruction. At home, the patient…
ARDS and prone positioningIn 2013, prone positioning—which has been shown to reduce mortality, decrease or prevent lung injury, and improve oxygenation—was written into national and international guidelines…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient careAlthough nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and how to…
COVID-19 is here to stayLost in the crush of headlines focused on many other important news topics is the persistence and recent resurgence of COVID-19. New data, as…
End-tidal CO2 monitoringETCO2 monitoring, a tool once used almost exclusively in patients receiving anesthesia, has proven useful in various settings, including the emergency department, medical–surgical units,…
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to careClinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough…
Aortic dissectionAn aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of the aorta…
Knowledge of intravascular determinationCurrent nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke volume measurement…
Aspiration: Blocking the airwayYou’re caring for a 75-year-old man admitted to your unit with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke, left-sided weakness, and dysphagia. He receives…
Vocal cord dysfunctionA 21-year-old man with a history of asthma and environmental allergies became ill with the coronavirus. Before this illness, he managed his…
Top post-pandemic global health concernsThe WHO remains concerned about several global health issues, but its focus has shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus and its…
Navigating Long COVIDLong COVID, a stigmatized and somewhat controversial condition, has begun to gain the public’s attention as some who previously had acute COVID-19…
Cystic fibrosisA 48-year-old woman with a history of cystic fibrosis, is admitted to the surgical unit with a small bowel obstruction. At home,…
ARDS and prone positioningIn 2013, prone positioning—which has been shown to reduce mortality, decrease or prevent lung injury, and improve oxygenation—was written into national and…
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient careAlthough nurses and other healthcare providers use SpO2 for clinical decision making, we should understand the limitations of pulse oximetry devices and…
COVID-19 is here to stayLost in the crush of headlines focused on many other important news topics is the persistence and recent resurgence of COVID-19. New…
End-tidal CO2 monitoringETCO2 monitoring, a tool once used almost exclusively in patients receiving anesthesia, has proven useful in various settings, including the emergency department,…
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to careClinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include…
Aortic dissectionAn aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of…
Knowledge of intravascular determinationCurrent nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke…
Top post-pandemic global health concernsBy: Tasha Ruffin, DNP, RN; Mary Eve Rice, DNP, APRN, CPNP; and Debra Rose Wilson, PhD MSN, RN, AHN-BC, CHT, SGAHN
ARDS and prone positioningBy: Jennifer Rechter, MSN, RN-BC, AGCNS-BC; Amanda Dauscher, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN; and Kathleen M. Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient careBy: Lauren Howard, BSN, RN, CEN, and Sinead Hellings, MSN, RN, CEN
End-tidal CO2 monitoringBy: Sinead Donnelly Hellings, MSN, RN, CEN; Jessica Fuller, DNP, RN, CCRN, NE-BC; and Stephanie Maillie, MSN, RN, CCRN, CCNS, CSSYB
Chylothorax: A stepwise approach to careBy: Ninotchka Brydges, PhD, DNP, MBA, APRN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, and Riza V. Mauricio, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC/AC, FCCM
Knowledge of intravascular determinationBy: Barbara “Bobbi” Leeper, MN, APRN, CNS M-S, CCRN, CV-BC, FAHA; Tom Ahrens, PhD, RN, FAAN; Chantal Toth, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CMSRN; and Kathleen Vollman, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
