2021 CDC STI guidelines: A review of changes
Follow current recommendations for prevention, assessment, and treatment. Takeaways: Sexually transmitted infections are epidemic in the United States with numbers…
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Answers to the top 10 ECMO questions
Take a crash course in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Takeaways: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), a form of cardiopulmonary bypass, is a…
Cranial nerve assessment: A practical approach
Use mnemonics to aid remembering and identifying abnormal findings. Takeaways Many nurses find remembering the cranial nerves and their functions…
Discontinuing medically administered nutrition
Support patient’s values, beliefs, and goals. Takeaways: Medically administered nutrition and hydration (MANH) is indicated for individuals with chronic, complex,…
His bundle pacing
These pacemakers provide an alternative for those who don’t respond to other devices. Takeaways: His bundle pacing offers a superior…
Nurse responsibility in advancing global health
To: Ethics Advisory Board From: Volunteer RN Subject: Global health outreach With the recent earthquake in Haiti and the devastation…
Patient-centered medication selection for type 2 diabetes
A collaborative, patient-centered approach that considers a variety of factors will be most effective. Takeaways: Before selecting medications for type…
Pediatric sepsis: Are you ready?
Implement protocols for early identification and management. Takeaways: Sepsis has received much attention recently, but the pediatric population is missing…
Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
Early diagnosis and treatment can help ensure good outcomes. Takeaways: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is characterized by too little…
Preventing the spread of misinformation
A role for all nurses. Editor’s note: This is an early release of an article that will appear in the…
Recognizing and treating dissociative disorders
The nurse’s role in supporting patients and their families. Takeaways: Dissociative disorders are a group of psychiatric disorders that result…
Redesigning healthcare: Global insights for nurses
A look at best practices. Editor’s note: This is part of our continuing series designed to tackle issues related to…
Sepsis identification: A race against time
Nursing assessments and recognition of risk factors aid prompt recognition and treatment. Sepsis is a life-threatening condition that occurs when…
