Surgical intervention for adults with intractable, drug-resistant epilepsy
Remember the first time a patient had a seizure on your shift? Chances are, it took you by surprise and gave you a good…
Medical-Surgical
Enclosure bed: A protective and calming restraint
An enclosure bed can be used as part of a patient’s plan of care to prevent falls and provide a safer environment. This specialty…
Understanding retrograde I.V. blood collection in clinical research
When arterial blood is desired in the research setting, blood obtained from a heated hand using a retrograde venous access device is an acceptable…
Prepare to care for patients of size
To avoid injuring their patients and themselves, healthcare providers must get in the habit of using safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) technology. In…
The case for capnography in patients receiving opioids
It’s your worst nightmare: At 8 A.M., you walk into the room of Laura M, a 35-year-old patient who had surgery yesterday, for your morning…
Protocol reduces complications for complex spinal surgery
A team approach reduces rates of major complications for complex spinal reconstructive surgery by two thirds, according to a report in Spine Deformity. The…
Quality-improvement initiative: Classifying and documenting surgical wounds
Interprofessional collaboration promoted a successful initiative to improve wound classification.
Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications
Central lines can save lives. But dangerous complications can occur unless caregivers know how to identify, prevent, and solve potential problems.
Complications after brain hemorrhage repair
To save this patient, the team must halt cerebral artery vasospasms quickly.
Polymyalgia rheumatica: A possible cause of pericardial effusion
Suspect polymyalgia in patients who continue to decline after treatment for pericardial effusion.
Is your patient at risk for cerebral edema?
Learn the telltale signs of brain swelling and find out which patients are most at risk.
Surgical intervention for adults with intractable, drug-resistant epilepsy
Remember the first time a patient had a seizure on your shift? Chances are, it took you by surprise and gave you…
Enclosure bed: A protective and calming restraint
An enclosure bed can be used as part of a patient’s plan of care to prevent falls and provide a safer environment.…
Understanding retrograde I.V. blood collection in clinical research
When arterial blood is desired in the research setting, blood obtained from a heated hand using a retrograde venous access device is…
Prepare to care for patients of size
To avoid injuring their patients and themselves, healthcare providers must get in the habit of using safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM)…
The case for capnography in patients receiving opioids
It’s your worst nightmare: At 8 A.M., you walk into the room of Laura M, a 35-year-old patient who had surgery yesterday, for…
Protocol reduces complications for complex spinal surgery
A team approach reduces rates of major complications for complex spinal reconstructive surgery by two thirds, according to a report in Spine…
Quality-improvement initiative: Classifying and documenting surgical wounds
Interprofessional collaboration promoted a successful initiative to improve wound classification.
Central lines: Recognizing, preventing, and troubleshooting complications
Central lines can save lives. But dangerous complications can occur unless caregivers know how to identify, prevent, and solve potential problems.
Complications after brain hemorrhage repair
To save this patient, the team must halt cerebral artery vasospasms quickly.
Polymyalgia rheumatica: A possible cause of pericardial effusion
Suspect polymyalgia in patients who continue to decline after treatment for pericardial effusion.
Is your patient at risk for cerebral edema?
Learn the telltale signs of brain swelling and find out which patients are most at risk.
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