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=1522310 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:149 -150  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:10:44 EST
Catherine Dougherty MA, RN, FAAFS; Issue Editor
 ABCDEs of ICU Awakening http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522314 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who require mechanical ventilation often require continuous sedation infusions. These 2 interventions are associated with adverse outcomes such as increased duration of mechanical ventilation, increased length of stay in both the ICU and the h.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:152 -156  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:22:08 EST
Shane Concepcion MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
 Sleep Monitoring by Actigraphy in Short-Stay ICU Patients http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522348 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Sleep deprivation is common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. The criterion standard for sleep monitoring, polysomnography, is impractical in ICU. Actigraphy (a wrist watch indicating amount of sleep) proved to be a good alternative in non-ICU patients, but not in prolonged mechanically ventila.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:169 -173  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:17:29 EST
A. van der Kooi MSc

J. H. Tulen PhD

M. M. van Eijk MD, PhD

A. de Weerd MD, PhD

M. J. van Uitert PhD

B. van Munster MD, PhD

A. J. Slooter MD, PhD
 LiveData, Inc: Improving the Quality of Patient Care and Lowering Costs in the Perioperative Suite http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522398 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), The Joint Commission, the National Quality Forum, and the World Health Organization are among the world bodies that are developing patient-safety standards. Successfully complying with new protocols tends to increase the workload of caregivers, distr.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:174 -180  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:21:02 EST
Jeffrey Robbins BA
 Acuity-Adaptable Patient Room Improves Length of Stay and Cost of Patients Undergoing Renal Transplant: A Pilot Study http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522414 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :The acuity-adaptable patient room concept is an emerging care model where patient is cared for in the same room from admission through discharge regardless of the patient level of acuity. After implementation of the care cluster strategy to support the implementation of an acuity-adaptable patient r.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:181 -194  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:12:54 EST
Nena Bonuel PhD, RN, CCRN, CNS, ACNS-BC

Alma Degracia MSN, MBA, CCRN

Sandra Cesario PhD, RNC, FAAN
 Experiences of the Transplant Nurses Caring for Renal Transplant Patients in an Acuity-Adaptable Patient Room http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522487 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :This article describes transplant nursesʼ experiences in caring for renal transplant patients in the acuity-adaptable patient room using Husserlʼs descriptive phenomenology. The setting was a twice-redesignated magnet urban tertiary center in the Southwest United States with 14 acuity-adap.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:195 -212  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:18:11 EST
Nena Bonuel PhD, RN, CCRN, CNS, ACNS-BC

Sandra Cesario PhD, RNC, FAAN
 Delayed Onset of Malignant Hyperthermia in the Intensive Care Unit: A Rare But Life-Threatening Disorder http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522538 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Malignant hyperthermia (MH) has been described as a rare inherited autosomal dominant metabolic syndrome triggered in patients after exposure to certain inhalation anesthetics and depolarizing muscle relaxants. Typically MH is seen within the operating room and postanesthesia care environment. This .... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:213 -217  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:14:24 EST
Nicole Twine MSN, APRN, ACNP-BC
 Jordanian Professional Nurses' Attitudes and Experiences of Having Family Members Present During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation of Adult Patients http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522550 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Conclusions:Before initiating hospital policy regarding the option of family presence during resuscitation, attitudes and experiences of patients and relatives on witnessed resuscitation should be explored. Also, educating nurses about the importance of practicing to have the presence of family memb.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:218 -227  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:15:04 EST
Ferial Hayajneh PhD
 Polycythemia Vera: An Evidence-Based Examination From a Nursing Perspective http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522568 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:228 -232  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:20:09 EST
Heather Greenberg MSN, RN, CNS
 Chlorhexidine Gluconate: To Bathe or Not to Bathe? http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522580 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Despite infection-prevention initiatives, hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are still a common occurrence. Chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) is an important antibacterial agent. Research indicates that the intervention of bathing with CHG can reduce the number of HAIs. Chlorhexidine gluconate is known.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:233 -236  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:13:36 EST
Caroline Rubin RN, BSN

Rufina Louthan RN, BSN

Erica Wessels RN, BSN

Mary-Bridgid McGowan RN, BSN

Shantee Downer RN, BSN, PHN

Jeanne Maiden RN, PhD, CNS-BC
 Evidenced-Based Pharmacotherapy for Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522629 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia found in older adults that places them at a high risk for stroke. The presence of AF in an individual, especially older than 60 years, increases the risk of mortality, affects quality of life, and increases prevalence of heart failure. The goal of AF.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:237 -243  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:17:22 EST
Heather Greenberg MSN, RN, CNS
 Five Alive: Using Mock Code Simulation to Improve Responder Performance During the First 5 Minutes of a Code http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522641 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :Conclusions:Initial findings reveal that in-situ medical emergency team/code simulation followed by debriefing improved the performance of responders. We are currently offering the Five Alive program monthly during four 1-hour sessions and have found this program to be an effective training tool. Th.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:244 -250  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:18:19 EST
Kathy Delac MSN, RN, CNS

Diane Blazier BSN, RN

Laura Daniel PhD

Donamarie N-Wilfong DNP, RN
 Review of the Literature: Acuity-Adaptable Patient Room http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=1522678 Journal Title: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly 
Abstract :The acuity-adaptable patient room concept is an emerging care model in which a patient is cared for in the same room through discharge regardless of the patient level of acuity. Such transfer contributes to errors in communication, patient disorientation, dissatisfaction, and falls. In the acuity-ad.... 

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Issue pub date:April/June 2013 

Volume:36 Number:2  

Pages:251 -271  
 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:19:03 EST
Nena Bonuel PhD, RN, CCRN, CNS, ACNS-BC

Sandra Cesario PhD, RNC, FAAN