An observational pilot study of CSF diversion in subarachnoid haemorrhage.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) has been identified as the most common nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICUs) with associated health and financial costs. To date, more research has been carried out in adult ICUs than in paediatric units, thus prompting a review and investigation of the imp...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Turton P

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:This article is a literature view of student nurses' experiences of critical care and the value of their experience to the nursing community. To explore the literature in relation to the value of critical care as a learning environment, the experiences and perceptions of student nurses in critical care and the impa...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Williams E,Palmer C

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an increasing number of studies addressing nurses' perception of caring behaviours; however, on the issue of quality of care, it is important to understand why nurses focus more on certain elements of caring than others, and this needs to investigate influencing factors on, priorities, and predictor...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Salimi S,Tarbiat S

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The intensive care unit (ICU) is not only a place to recover from injuries incurred during accidents and from serious illness. For many patients, it is also a place where they might die. Nursing care does not stop when a patient dies; rather, it continues with the care of the deceased and with family support...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Holm MS,Fålun N,Gjengedal E,Norekvål TM

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The assessment of sleep quality in critically ill patients is a relevant factor of high-quality care. Despite the fact that sleep disturbances and insufficient sleep management contain an increased risk of severe morbidity for these patients, a translated and applicable instrument to evaluate sleep is not av...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Krotsetis S,Richards KC,Behncke A,Köpke S

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Fatigue and abnormalities in cardiovascular parameters are recognized as major problems for patients with acute coronary syndrome. Non-pharmacological nursing interventions are useful for controlling this fatigue and reducing patients' suffering during hospitalization. AIM:The present study compared the eff...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Bahrami T,Rejeh N,Heravi-Karimooi M,Vaismoradi M,Tadrisi SD,Sieloff CL

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Cardiothoracic Centre Liverpool faced an acute nursing recruitment problem, which is accentuated in the specialist area of intensive care. To ensure that activity through the 20-bedded unit remains broadly in line with contracted levels, a number of initiatives were implemented to help maximise the financial and n...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Roberts S,Cleary V

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The involvement of patients and the public in the development, implementation and evaluation of health care services and research is recognized to have tangible benefits in relation to effectiveness and credibility. However, despite >96% of children and young people surviving critical illness or injury, there is a pau...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Manning JC,Hemingway P,Redsell SA

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diaries in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) support patients and relatives during and after a stay on the ICU. Barriers to implementation of the ICU diary are workload, unwanted closeness to patients and lack of time. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The purpose of the study was to evaluate the time nurses consume writing ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Nydahl P,Bäckman CG,Bereuther J,Thelen M

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Numbers of patients undergoing coronary angiography and angioplasty procedures have increased in England due to targets within the National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease. Little evidence is available regarding optimal bed-rest duration for patients post-femoral arterial sheath removal following these pr...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tagney J,Lackie D

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:chronic critical illness (CCI) is a complex syndrome with a high risk of dying in hospital. Intensive care unit nurses are well-positioned to lead conversations integrating palliative and end-of-life care, yet have reported limited involvement. AIM:To generate further understanding of nurses' experiences of...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Leung D,Blastorah M,Nusdorfer L,Jeffs A,Jung J,Howell D,Fillion L,Rose L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To avoid the possible complications of prolonged intubation, it is necessary and advisable to attempt weaning from the tracheostomy tube at the earliest opportunity. However, while weaning protocols have proven successful in reducing ventilation time of critical care patients, there is little evidence of the...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Spencer A,Clifford C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain death is the total loss of all brain and brain stem functions, and its diagnosis is often confirmed by an apnoea test, which relies on disconnecting the patient from the ventilator. Auto-triggering or auto-cycling is defined as a ventilator being triggered in the absence of patient effort, intrinsic re...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Noujeim C,Bouakl I,El-Khatib M,Bou-Khalil P

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study explores nurses' attitudes to the introduction of nurse-initiated thrombolysis, within a large district coronary care unit. A qualitative survey was used to elicit attitudes from all ENB 124 qualified members of staff presently employed within the unit. Concerns expressed by the nursing staff, prior to intr...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Smallwood A,van der Woning M

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Delirium in the intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with increased mortality, longer hospital stays, and increased odds of institutionalization after discharge. Delirium is a significant complication that occurs frequently in ICU yet lacks a standardized treatment protocol. Because of the limited effec...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Sahawneh F,Boss L

更新日期：2021-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：:This reflection considers of the actions of the author, a junior ward sister working on a cardiology ward. The reflection is triggered by the unsafe environment found when arriving on the ward unexpectedly, and the report from a staff member. It explores the actions taken in relation to the staff involved, considers t...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Melifonwu R

更新日期：1997-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of family in the patient care area during resuscitation events is a matter of current debate among health care professionals in many communities. Family presence is highly recommended by many health organizations worldwide for several reasons including patient and family rights. There are no pol...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Al-Mutair AS,Plummer V,Copnell B

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Changes in patient profile, and in the health care environment, altering socioeconomic conditions and advances in science and information technology challenge the nursing profession, in particular intensive care nursing. All these changes will undoubtedly affect the way we will practice in the (near) future....

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Vandijck DM,Labeau SO,Vogelaers DP,Blot SI

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critical care consensus groups recommend providing bereavement support; however, little is known about what cardiac intensive care patients' families would find useful and beneficial in their grieving process. AIM AND OBJECTIVES:To describe cardiac intensive care unit (ICU) patients' families' opinions on s...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Erikson A,Puntillo K,McAdam J

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator-associated pneumonia is the most prevalent infection in Intensive Care Units, with the highest mortality rate; crude mortality rates may be as high as 20-75%. Many practices such as prevention measures (e.g. hand washing, wearing gloves, suctioning, elevated head of bed between 30° and 45°) have d...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Hassan ZM,Wahsheh MA

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent interest in continuity of care has meant that the illness trajectory experienced by intensive care unit (ICU) patients has received more attention. Using continuous quality improvement as a framework, this paper describes information obtained during a 3-year period relating to ICU patients' long-term experience...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Chaboyer W,Grace J

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM AND BACKGROUND:Shift work, and especially night work, is associated with poor health. Nurses, work a variety of work schedules including night work. So far, few studies have specifically investigated sleep and health among intensive care nurses. DESIGN AND METHODS:We investigated sleep, sleepiness, fatigue, subjec...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Bjorvatn B,Dale S,Hogstad-Erikstein R,Fiske E,Pallesen S,Waage S

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This literature review looks at the evidence around transferring patients from intensive care units (ICU) to wards. The literature informs us that patients and their families experience problems when being transferred from an ICU environment and that this increases overall anxiety. BACKGROUND:The effects of survi...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Cullinane JP,Plowright CI

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes the introduction and subsequent evaluation of a 12-h shift system in a large ITU in the northeast of UK. To date, only a small number of studies has evaluated nurses working the 12-h shifts in critical care areas. To evaluate the level of staff satisfaction, data were collected by means of a quest...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Richardson A,Dabner N,Curtis S

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The care bundle is a new concept in critical care, which is currently being promoted by the National Health Service Modernisation Agency for Critical Care. Care bundles originated in North America and are described best as groups of evidence-based practice interventions. The theory behind care bundles is that when sev...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Fulbrook P,Mooney S

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to describe Danish parents' experiences when their newborn or small child was critically ill. Thirteen parents were interviewed. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. The child's transfer to the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) meant either help or death for the parents....

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Hall EO

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patients discharged from critical care to general hospital wards are vulnerable to clinical deterioration, critical care readmission, and death. In response, routine critical care stepdown programmes (CCSDPs) have been widely developed, which involve the review of all patients on general wards following disc...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tanner J,Cornish J

更新日期：2020-11-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Allowing children to visit adult intensive care units (ICUs) has been an area of controversy. There is a lack of recent research dealing with visits by children and physicians' views and whether differences exist between the views held by nurses and physicians regarding visits by children. The aim of this study was to...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Knutsson S,Bergbom I

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intensive care units (ICUs) are challenging work environments because of the critical condition of patients, and ICU nurses frequently lament low job satisfaction and high staff turnover. Nevertheless, organizational and work characteristics, and the quality of relationships with staff can help to maintain n...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Galletta M,Portoghese I,Coppola RC,Finco G,Campagna M

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of five selected intensive care nursing interventions on the intracranial pressure (ICP) of moderate to severe traumatic brain-injured children in intensive care. BACKGROUND:The physiological effects of many nursing interventions in paediatric ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tume LN,Baines PB,Lisboa PJ

更新日期：2011-03-01 00:00:00