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McDonough, Marjorie
Despite widespread advances in preventing and treating heart disease, sudden cardiac arrest remains a major public health problem, claiming 300,000 to 350,000 American lives each year. When a patient is struck down without warning, early and effective CPR can mean the difference between life and death.
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Boyer, Jeanne
An ICU stay can make patients agitated, delirious, and anxious. This drug may help calm patients without causing respiratory depression, and has a fast onset and analgesic action.
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Simmons, Susan
Although rare, diabetes insipidus can lead to cardiovascular collapse and death if not treated promptly. Be prepared to intervene if your patient's fluids get out of balance.
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Miller, Julie; Mink, Janice
Knowing the recommendations from the latest stroke care guidelines can help you be ready to respond within the narrow therapeutic window, increasing your patient's chances of an optimal outcome.
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Palatnik, AnneMarie
Some tips for continuing your nursing education, and making sure you're spending your time and money wisely.
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Geiter, Henry B. Jr.
About 15% of patients admitted for unstable angina demonstrated ECG changes diagnostic for Wellens syndrome, a critical stenosis of the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery. Here's how to recognize this potentially fatal condition and intervene appropriately.
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Innocent, Karen
More states are requiring continuing nursing education for license renewal. Learn how to navigate the welter of online options to find quality offerings, quality providers, and the right format for your learning style.
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Drexler, Alane J.; Johnson, Danielle
By establishing and refining a protocol for handling patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, one hospital reduced patient mortality from over 10% to 2.1%.
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Roach, Eileen; Nigra, Karen
Alex and his family taught a group of ICU nurses a special lesson about emotional support.
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Mehta, Marjaana
Use sight, sound, and touch to assess your patient's abdomen for abnormalities. This article provides step-by-step photos to help you improve your technique.
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