The Effects of Vasopressin on the Renal System in Vasodilatory Shock Gessner, Patty Gessner, Patty Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):1-8, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Sepsis occurs far too often in critically ill patients and can lead to a myriad of other disease processes. Over half of patients with sepsis develop renal failure. This article discusses the use of vasopressin in sepsis and how it may improve renal function in these patients. Buy Take the CE Test
A Current Conflict: Use of Isotonic Sodium Chloride Solution on Endotracheal Suctioning in Critically Ill Patients Celik, Sevim Akgul; Kanan, Nevin Celik, Sevim Akgul; Kanan, Nevin Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):11-14, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This is an interesting look at the controversy surrounding the use of isotonic sodium chloride when suctioning an endotracheal tube. Buy
Multiple Dimensions of Caring for a Patient With Acute Necrotizing Fasciitis Ruth-Sahd, Lisa; Gonzales, Mike Ruth-Sahd, Lisa; Gonzales, Mike Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):15-21, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article presents an overview of acute necrotizing fasciitis along with a case study to illustrate this disease process. Buy
The Effects of Vasopressin on the Renal System in Vasodilatory Shock Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):9-10, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Call for Student Abstracts Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):14, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Call for Manuscripts Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):21, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
DCCN on the Web Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):34, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
How To Reach Us Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):43, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
A Closing Word: Critically Ill Patients' Use of Complementary and Alternative Modalities Eschiti, Valerie S. Eschiti, Valerie S. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):51,50, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Coming in the March/April 2006 Issue Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):50, January-February 2006. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
An Overview of Conflict Kelly, Jacinta Kelly, Jacinta Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):22-28, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Conflict is found in all aspects of life and nursing is no exception. This article presents an overview of conflict, conflict management, and conflict resolution in critical care units. Buy
Innovative Solutions: Pharmacy and Nursing Collaboration on a High-risk Medication Project Martin, Mary; Hurst, Susan Martin, Mary; Hurst, Susan Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):29-32, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This article presents one hospital's experience when the pharmacy and nursing departments collaborated on policies and procedures concerning high-risk, high-alert medications. Buy
Research Abstracts Ihlenfeld, Janet T. Ihlenfeld, Janet T. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):33-34, January-February 2006. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Abstract of recent research studies relevant to pediatric critical care nursing. Buy
Standardizing Adult Tracheostomy Tube Styles: What is the Clinical and Cost-effective Impact? Crimlisk, Janet T.; O'Donnell, Charles; Grillone, Gregory A. Crimlisk, Janet T.; O'Donnell, Charles; Grillone, Gregory A. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):35-43, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This study was done to compare tracheotomy procedures, tracheostomy tube usage and tube costs at 6 months before and 6 months after a hospital introduced standardization. Their findings are presented in this article. Buy
Knowledge of Pulse Oximetry Among Critical Care Nurses Giuliano, Karen K.; Liu, Linda M. Giuliano, Karen K.; Liu, Linda M. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 25(1):44-49, January-February 2006. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: A study was conducted to determine the knowledge of 551 critical care nurses about pulse oximetry. They found an increased level of knowledge about pulse oximetry than that reported in earlier studies. This article presents this important research in depth. Buy
