10 modifiable risk factors explain 90% of stroke risk
A study published online by Lancet found that 10 modifiable risk factors are associated with 90% of the risk of…
Risk factors
Assessing your patients’ risk for falling
n estimated 25,500 Americans died from falls in healthcare and community settings in 2013. Countless more suffered life-changing injuries, such…
Collaboration improves pressure injury prevention
Communication and research reduce OR-related pressure By Catherine Spader, RN An interview with Debra L. Fawcett, PhD, RN, director of…
Community-acquired pneumonia
Community-acquired Pneumonia (CAP) is exactly what it sounds like—a lung infection acquired while out and about in the world. The cause may be a virus, bacteria, or fungus. (See CAP stats.) community acquired pneumonia cap stats The estimated cost of treating CAP in the United States is about $12.2 billion a year. Inpatient treatment ranges from $7,500 to $10,227 per admission, whereas outpatient treatment ranges from $150 to $350 per patient. This difference demonstrates the need for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Grasping the all-important concept of risk
To fulfill your responsibility toward evidence-based practice, you need to understand statistical techniques. In the first article in our new “Spotlight on Statistics” series, the authors demystify the concept of risk and describe how it helps you apply evidence to your practice.
Peril on Periphery
Peripheral arterial disease is all too common – and all too often goes unrecognized.
Pneumonia, sepsis may increase risk of cardiovascular disease
Pneumonia or sepsis in adults associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Sophia Antipolis, 2 August 2017: Pneumonia or sepsis…
Preventing postpartum newborn falls
Work as a team to identify maternal and environmental risks. Takeaways: Nurses can identify risk factors for infant falls and…
Study: Too much TV viewing can increase mortality
Adults who watch TV 3 hours or more a day may double their risk of premature death compared to those…
