The Use of β-Blockers to Decrease Adverse Perioperative Cardiac Events Ryder, Debora L. Ryder, Debora L. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):47-53, March-April 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: β-Blocker therapy is known to decrease a patient's risk of developing myocardial ischemia yet is often underused. This article discusses various cardiac complications that can occur after surgery and the benefits of using β-blockers. Buy
Adverse Hemodynamic Effects of Lateral Rotation During Mechanical Ventilation Hamlin, Shannan K.; Hanneman, Sandra K.; Wachtel, Sheryln; More Hamlin, Shannan K.; Hanneman, Sandra K.; Wachtel, Sheryln; Gusick, Gary Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):54-61, March-April 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Turning patients who are critically ill and mechanically ventilated every 2 hours is a fundamental nursing intervention to reduce the negative impact of prolonged immobility. Unfortunately, there are times when the benefits of turning may come at the expense of cardiovascular function. This article discusses the role of the critical care nurse in monitoring hemodynamic response to turning in mechanically ventilated patients. Buy
How to Reach Us Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):53, March-April 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
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DCCN on the Web Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):66, March-April 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Coming in the May/June 2008 Issue Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):69, March-April 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Erratum Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):87, March-April 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
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Scientific Misconduct Miracle, Vickie A. Miracle, Vickie A. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):90-91, March-April 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
Guide to Nursing Organizations, 2008 Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):62-66, March-April 2008. Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions Buy
The Peer Review Process Miracle, Vickie A. Miracle, Vickie A. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):67-69, March-April 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: This brief article discusses many aspects of the peer review process, including its definition, the process itself, and tips on becoming a peer reviewer for a scholarly journal. Buy
Your Role in Informed Consent: Part 1 Sims, Jennifer M. Sims, Jennifer M. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):70-73, March-April 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Critical care nurses are often asked to either witness or obtain informed consent from patients for both routine procedures and research studies. This first article of 2 focuses on the role of the critical care nurse in obtaining and/or witnessing consent for surgery or other invasive procedures, including nursing procedures. Buy
Barriers and Facilitators to the Use of Evidence-Based Best Practices Leasure, A. Renee; Stirlen, Joan; Thompson, Charleen Leasure, A. Renee; Stirlen, Joan; Thompson, Charleen Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):74-82, March-April 2008. Abstract Abstract In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Evidence-based practices are used to positively impact patient care outcomes while controlling costs. This descriptive, correlational study identifies the presence or absence of provider and organizational variables associated with the use of evidence-based best practices among nurses. Buy Take the CE Test
Research Abstracts Eschiti, Valerie S. Eschiti, Valerie S. Less Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing. 27(2):85, March-April 2008. In Brief In Brief Favorites PDF Get Content & Permissions In Brief: Abstracts of recent research studies relevant to pediatric critical care nursing. Buy
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