ECMO and nurse-led mobilizationEarly 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 outcomesWithout 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 manifestationsDistinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Seasonal flu: 2023-24In 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 healthAlthough 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 atelectasisEarly 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 biomarkers: What do they tell us?More than 3 years of data and research have helped us understand that COVID-19 affects the body in many ways. The impact on the…
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effectsNew treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come with unique…
Opioid overdose cardiopulmonary emergenciesOver the past 10 years, opioid-related overdoses and death have steadily increased across the United States. The World Health Organization indicates that about half…
Tuberculin skin test interpretationsAs required for volunteer work at a local hospital, Monica, a 28-year-old woman, arrives as a new patient at a small community clinic to…
COVID-19 and palliative carePrimary care symptom management can enhance quality of life and prevent hospitalization. Takeaways: Early identification and reporting of symptomatic COVID-19 patients in the primary…
Pulmonary hypertension: Consider the “zebra”Looking beyond the obvious diagnosis when a patient doesn’t have the expected response to treatment may enhance positive outcomes.
ECMO and nurse-led mobilizationEarly 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 outcomesWithout 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 manifestationsDistinguishing between COVID-19 skin manifestations and DTI aids identification, reimbursement, and treatment.
Seasonal flu: 2023-24In 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 healthAlthough most Americans voice concern about climate change (climate breakdown), many remain unaware that they’re experiencing its effects today. In fact, those…
Postoperative atelectasisEarly recognition and prompt action achieve a positive outcome. Atelectasis occurs in 90% of patients who receive general anesthesia. Partial or complete…
COVID-19 biomarkers: What do they tell us?More than 3 years of data and research have helped us understand that COVID-19 affects the body in many ways. The impact…
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effectsNew treatment modalities for lung cancer, including targeted therapy and immunotherapy, have contributed to improved patient survival rates. However, these treatments come…
Opioid overdose cardiopulmonary emergenciesOver the past 10 years, opioid-related overdoses and death have steadily increased across the United States. The World Health Organization indicates that…
Tuberculin skin test interpretationsAs required for volunteer work at a local hospital, Monica, a 28-year-old woman, arrives as a new patient at a small community…
COVID-19 and palliative carePrimary care symptom management can enhance quality of life and prevent hospitalization. Takeaways: Early identification and reporting of symptomatic COVID-19 patients in…
Pulmonary hypertension: Consider the “zebra”Looking beyond the obvious diagnosis when a patient doesn’t have the expected response to treatment may enhance positive outcomes.
Sepsis navigators and hospital outcomesBy: Melissa A. Grootendorst, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ; Teresa E. Bilyeu, MSN, RN, NPD-BC; LaVaul A. Harris, BSN, RN, LSSGB; andJennifer B. Kreiser, MSHM, BSN, RN, NE-BC
COVID-19 skin manifestationsBy: Lisa Goode, DNP, RN-BC, AGCNS-BC; Beth Quatrara, DNP, RN, CMSRN, ACNS-BC; and Richard Ridge, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNL
A warming planet and human healthBy: Elizabeth Schenk, PhD, RN, FAAN; Claire A. Richards, PhD, RN; and Phyllis Eide, PhD, MPH, RN
New lung cancer treatment modalities and their adverse effectsBy: Monica L. Beck, PhD, RN, OCN, CNE; Haley Hoy, PhD, ACNP; and Rachel McMahill, MSN, RN, OCN