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Building a Solid Understanding of Mechanical Ventilation With more ventilated patients on general units, you need to be able to stay in tune with the day-to-day aspects of ventilator care. Here's what you need to know about mechanical ventilation.   |
Nursing
October 2009
John J. Gallagher |
Taking aim at ARDS Among many complications that threaten a critically ill patient is a potentially fatal syndrome of lung inflammation and injury: acute respiratory distress syndrome. |
Nursing
April 2010
Powers & Burchell |
Sepsis alert: Avoiding the shock Early recognition of sepsis and early goal-directed therapy can sometimes halt the progression of sepsis to severe sepsis and septic shock. Rapid response and aggressive care can improve patient outcomes in a critical situation. |
Nursing
October 2010
Jeff Strickler |
Traumatic hypovolemic shock: Halt the downward spiral This article discusses the causes, treatments, and nursing care for patients with traumatic hypovolemic shock. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Udobi et al. |
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Family physicians can play an essential role in the early recognition of ARDS and contribute to the multispecialty team required to manage this life-threatening condition. This article reviews the current understanding of the pathophysiology, management, and prognosis of ARDS. |
Nursing
November 2011
Lawson & Pruitt |
Issues in Obesity, Part 2: Obesity Weighs Heavily on Lung Function A look at the impact of obesity on asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and sleep apnea. |
American Journal of Nursing
November 2009 |
Trauma in Pregnancy A description of the mechanisms of traumatic injury during pregnancy includes a discussion of the normal changes of pregnancy and their implications in the care of pregnant trauma patients, and offers strategies for assessment and treatment. |
AskMen.com
September 1, 2003
Mike Davison |
Do You Have High Blood Pressure? With approximately 58 million -- or one in four -- American adults suffering from high blood pressure, how do you know for certain if you are at risk? Arm yourself with the facts and find out. |
American Journal of Nursing
January 2010 |
Life-Support Interventions at the End of Life: Unintended Consequences Nurses need to be knowledgeable life-support interventions at the end of life and able to communicate what they know about those consequences to patients, family members, and others on the health care team, leading to better decision making at this difficult time. |
Nursing Management
July 2010
Lois Welden |
Transfusion confusion Over the past decade, literature has indicated that liberal use of blood transfusions results in poor clinical outcomes in the majority of critically ill patients. |
American Family Physician
April 15, 2006
Mark H. Ebell |
Outpatient vs. Inpatient Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia What is the role of clinical prediction tools in helping physicians decide on inpatient or outpatient treatment for patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)? |
American Family Physician
June 1, 2006
Wexler & Aukerman |
Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Managing Hypertension Hypertensive therapy interventions in the US, such as lifestyle and dietary modification, often are overlooked. Although some lifestyle modifications may seem to offer only minimal blood pressure-lowering effects, they should not be discounted. |
Chemistry World
July 14, 2011
Holly Sheahan |
No More Oxygen for Artificial Lung US scientists have mimicked the structure of a lung to make a device that can use air as a ventilating gas instead of pure oxygen. The invention could mean that implantable devices could be a step closer. |
Job Journal
January 21, 2007 |
Career Snapshot: Respiratory Therapist Immediate job prospects and the long-term career prognosis for respiratory therapists are outstanding. |
Finefishing Fresh Water
John Weiss |
The New Bass Science Understand how a lake's oxygen and pH levels determine where bass must be and catching them becomes infinitely easier!... |
Chemistry World
May 24, 2006 |
Detecting Brain Damage Before it Happens An NMR technique under development could help the victims of stroke by detecting brain damage early enough to provide treatment. |
AskMen.com
Julian Marcus |
The Truth About Oxygen Bars Oxygen bars have become increasingly popular among urban hipsters, and new bars keep popping up all over major cities. But is paying for oxygen a breath of fresh air or just a load of hot air? |
Chemistry World
December 11, 2013
Tim Wogan |
Brighter future for cancer detection with polymer probe A new 'smart' polymer that is extremely sensitive to pH can highlight tumors with exceptional accuracy. |
Chemistry World
January 26, 2011
Jon Cartwright |
Luminescence gives 2D pH images Researchers in Germany have devised a safe method to image the pH of tissue in the human body. The method, which involves measuring the luminescence of injected dyes, could help physicians monitor wound healing and tumour growth. |
