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Brief
AACN's 2009 National
Teaching Institute & Critical Care Exposition will take place in New
Orleans from May 16 to May 21. More
The
American Heart Association has published new guidelines for the management
of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. More
Brush up on medication administration through enteral feeding tubes. More
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Future of Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. More
RECOGNIZE
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF CEREBRAL ANEURYSM
The
signs and symptoms of cerebral aneurysm often are so subtle
that diagnosis doesn’t occur until rupture occurs and
subarachnoid hemorrhage results. Become well informed about
this condition by reading Cerebral Aneurysm Rupture:
Are You Prepared?More
IMPROVE GAS
EXCHANGE AND RELIEVE VENTILATORY DISTRESS
High-frequency
oscillatory ventilation limits overdistension of the lungs and prevents
cyclic collapse by maintaining end-expiratory lung volume. Review
management strategies and monitoring priorities by examining High-Frequency
Oscillatory Ventilation in Adults: Clinical Considerations and Management
Priorities.More
TOXIC MEGACOLON
SECONDARY TO PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS
Though infrequently
occurring, toxic megacolon secondary to pseudomembranous colitis has
high rates of morbidity and mortality. Review the pathophysiology,
clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis in The
Identification and Treatment of Toxic Megacolon Secondary to Pseudomembranous
Colitis. More
PREVENT GASTROINSTESTINAL
ULCERATION
Pharmacologic
prophylaxis against stress-related mucosal disease is essential in
critically ill patients. Update your understanding of different therapies
available and learn the importance of your role as the critical care
nurse. Don't miss Gastrointestinal Prophylaxis in Critically
Ill Patients. More
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