Respiratory/Pulmonary

COVID-19 is here to stay

Lost 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 monitoring

ETCO2 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 care

Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include a thorough…

Aortic dissection

An 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 determination

Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke volume measurement…

ECMO and nurse-led mobilization

Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.

Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes

Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage, organ failure,…

COVID-19 skin manifestations

Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.

Seasonal flu: 2023-24

In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the 2023–2024 flu…

A warming planet and human health

Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those born in…

Postoperative atelectasis

Early recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete collapse of…

COVID-19 is here to stay

Lost 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 monitoring

ETCO2 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 care

Clinical management of chylothorax varies, so implementing an organized stepwise approach to care can improve patient outcomes. Components of this approach include…

Aortic dissection

An aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the intimal wall of the aorta forcing blood to flow between layers of…

Knowledge of intravascular determination

Current nursing practice uses secondary responses (heart rate, blood pressure, and urine output) to monitor intravascular volume and fluid responsiveness. However, stroke…

ECMO and nurse-led mobilization

Early mobilization involves the early application and intensification of physical therapy within the first 2 to 5 days of a critical illness.

Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomes

Without timely intervention, sepsis (a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when an infection triggers a chain reaction) can result in tissue damage,…

COVID-19 skin manifestations

Distinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.

Seasonal flu: 2023-24

In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) adopted the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ influenza vaccination recommendations for the…

A warming planet and human health

Although most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those…

Postoperative atelectasis

Early recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete…

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