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November 17, 2009

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In Brief
 
New study evaluates prevalence and factors of ICU conflicts. More

AACN to implement new CCRN test plans. More

Chlorhexidine reduces early ventilator-associated pneumonia in patients without pneumonia at baseline. More


CE OFFERING - EARN 2.3 CONTACT HOURS
  National guidelines and professional organizations have recommended allowing family presence during resuscitation and bedside invasive procedures, yet studies have found that only 5% of critical care units have written policies regarding this matter. Review the findings of one descriptive and correlational study by reading Using Research to Determine Support for a Policy on Family Presence During Resuscitation. More
   
FLUID IN THE PERICARDIAL SPACE
  Beck's triad identifies physical findings consistent with pericardial tamponade : increased jugular venous pressure, hypotension, and diminished heart sounds. Learn more about this life-threatening complication by exploring Get the Blood Pumping. More
   
MARRYING SURGERY AND RADIOLOGY
  Endovascular surgical neuroradiology, or ESN, can be used to treat brain or spinal cord tumors, arteriovenous malformations or congenital arteriovenous fistulas, aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, vasospasm secondary to subarachnoid hemorrhage, and stroke. Understand Your Role in Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology. More
   
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BOOP
  Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is an interstitial lung disease which causes acute respiratory failure. Learn the basics about BOOP, including why it can be so difficult to treat by reading
CLINICAL DIMENSION: Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia. More 
   
USEFULNESS OF STANDARD TRAUMA PANELS?  
  How can nurses ensure that adequate diagnostic information is obtained while maintaining fiscal responsibility? Read this study, which evaluated the utility and cost-effectiveness of the standard laboratory and radiographic screening panels used at a level-2 trauma center. Don't miss Cost-effectiveness of Trauma Diagnostic Screenings. More

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Coming in Critical Care Insider eNews December Issue:
 
  • Prevention of sternal wound infections after CABG using insulin therapy
  • Understanding metabolic acidosis and alkalosis

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Learning Center
 
Hospital Acquired Conditions: Prevent and reduce the impact on your patients and the hospital:

The recent CMS mandate presents challenges to you, your patients, and the hospital. Reducing the incidence of hospital acquired conditions, including pressure ulcers, catheter-related bloodstream infections and surgical site infections, is not only critical to patient care, it is crucial to minimizing the financial impact on the hospital. Learn strategies to help prevent Hospital Acquired Conditions through free CE credit, webcasts and more

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