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| Dear
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Welcome...
...to the inaugural issue of Critical Care Insider,
brought to you by the editors of Nursing2008 Critical
Care in conjunction with NursingCenter.com--absolutely
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Written especially for busy nurses like you, Critical
Care Insider delivers the latest clinical practice breakthroughs
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The FDA approved
the NeuRx DPS RA/4 Respiratory Stimulation System, an implantable electronic
device that stimulates the diaphragm. This device allows certain spinal
cord injury patients to breathe for at least four hours a day without a
mechanical ventilator. More
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The
AACN has provided an online resource in the complete publication of Program
and Proceedings from NTI 2008. More
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Maribavir,
an inhibitor of a viral protein kinase of human cytomegalovirus (CMV), has
been shown to reduce the incidence of CMV infection in allogeneic stem cell
transplant recipients. More
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CE OFFERING - EARN 3 CONTACT HOURS
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Review the
pros and cons of Physical Antipyresis in Critically Ill Adults.
The findings of this literature review raise concerns about whether
external cooling measures should be used at all.
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NURSE SATISFACTION |
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What
are the most important elements of communication between nurses
and physicians? Find out by reading Satisfaction of
Intensive Care Unit Nurses with Nurse-Physician Communication.
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AXIS DEVIATION |
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Learn how
to interpret axis on an electrocardiogram and understand possible
reasons for deviation by reading Diagnostic Update: Determining
Axis Deviation. More |
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PRONE POSITIONING |
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Review the
pathophysiology of ARDS to understand the benefits of prone positioning
on oxygenation. Be sure to read Use of Prone Positioning in
a Patient with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Case Review.
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TRACHEOSTOMY
CARE |
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Inadequate
tracheostomy care can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. Take
some time to review An Evidence-Based Evaluation of Tracheostomy
Care Practices. More |
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- Improving glycemic control in critical
care patients
- A rapid treatment approach to cardiogenic
shock
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