NursingCenter Journal Feed: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly http://www.nursingcenter.com en-us @NC 2006 Foreword http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182564 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:175 -176  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:32:46 EST
Janet Barber MSN, RN, FAAFS; Editor
 Using the Tele-ICU Care Delivery Model to Build Organizational Performance, Part 1 http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182566 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :The paradigm has shifted in care delivery models to effect improvements in both the quality and safety of patient care. Tele-Health integration is one example. By using mobile devices and the expertise of experienced clinicians in a remote location, bedside caregivers now can receive real-time assis.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:177 -181  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:57:42 EST
Rebecca Rufo DNSc, RN, CCRN
 Tele-ICUs, Part 2: Adding Value to the Health Care Equation http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182579 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:182 -186  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:00:06 EST
Rebecca Rufo DNSc, RN, CCRN
 An Innovative Approach to Meeting Early Goal-Directed Therapy Using Telemedicine http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182594 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Severe sepsis and septic shock is a major health concern. A key component in the treatment of severe sepsis and septic shock is optimization of the septic patientʼs abnormal physiology. However, following the evidence based guidelines present many unique challenges. The article presents the cha.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:187 -199  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:59:48 EST
Susan Loyola MSN, RN

Judy Wilhelm BSN, RN, CCRN

Joy Fornos BSN, RN, CCRN
 Demystifying Ventricular Assist Devices http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182619 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Many people throughout the world are living with heart disease and advanced heart failure. They may be in need of a heart transplant, but because of the limited amount of donor hearts available, other options need to be available. Because of the advancement of technology, there are now other options.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:200 -207  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:59:55 EST
Kimberley Litton MS, RN, CS, CES
 Implementing Electronic Documentation http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182624 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Implementing health information technology is a major strategic objective. Health care organizations must meet meaningful use through the implementation of a certified electronic medical record. It is the imperative to secure leadership support in the project. Communication, accountability, and cl.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:208 -212  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:03:36 EST
Patty Noah MSN, RN, CNRN
 Reiki Therapy: A Nursing Intervention for Critical Care http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182630 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is not generally associated with the complexity and intensity of critical care. Most CAM therapies involve slow, calming techniques that seem to be in direct contrast with the fast-paced, highly technical nature of critical care. However, patients in crit.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:213 -217  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:03:51 EST
Robin Toms PhD, RN, NEA-BC
 Ischemic Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke: A Case Study http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182639 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Stroke is the third leading cause of death, ranking lower only to cardiac disease and cancer. Patients with stroke involving large vessels, including the middle cerebral artery, account for almost half of all patients with ischemic strokes and have an increased risk for poor outcomes and mortality a.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:218 -226  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:03:44 EST
Mary Warren MSN, RN, CNS-CC, CCNS, CCRN

Susan Ruppert PhD, RN, ANP-BC, NP-C, FCCM, FAANP
 Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress in Heart and Vascular Nurses http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182684 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Objectives for this project were to determine the prevalence of compassion satisfaction (CS), burnout, and secondary traumatic stress (STS) in heart and vascular nurses to confirm whether differences exist between intensive care and intermediate care nurses. The Professional Quality of Life Scale Co.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:227 -234  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:03:27 EST
Jennifer Young MSN, RN-BC

Denise Derr RN-C

Vikki Cicchillo RN, BS, CCRN

Sonya Bressler RN, BSN, CCRN
 A Review of the Literature on Heart Failure and Discharge Education http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182765 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have proposed changes in the health care reimbursement for patients diagnosed with heart failure (HF) if readmission to a hospital occurs within 30 days of their discharge. The Joint Commission (TJC) has identified 6 key education topics for HF pa.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:235 -245  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:03:22 EST
Donna Vreeland MN, RN, CMSRN

Ruth Rea PhD, RN

Linda Montgomery MN, RN
 Using QRS Morphology and QTc Interval to Prevent Complications and Cardiac Death http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1182865 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Prevention of cardiac complications including death is influenced by the availability of diagnostic tools and technological advances. Cardiac telemetry as a diagnostic tool is widely used in hospitals because of an increased severity of illness and complex modality of treatments. QTc interval abnorm.... 

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Issue pub date:July/September 2011 

Volume:34 Number:3  

Pages:246 -253  
 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:04:24 EST
Mina Attin PhD, RN

Judy Davidson DNP, RN, FCCM