Critical care patients' experience of the helmet continuous positive airway pressure.

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the needs of relatives of patients on a cardiothoracic ICU, as perceived by themselves. An exploratory research design was used--a modified replication of a study carried out by Molter (1979) in the USA. Data were collected from a sample of convenience consisting of 14 rela...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Blackmore E

更新日期：1996-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The issue of the presence of patients' loved ones during their intensive care unit (ICU) stay is a frequently discussed topic among ICU staff. Today, ICU patients' loved ones are seen as important for the care of the patient. There is a gap in knowledge and research concerning the frequency and duration of visits by l...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Eriksson T,Bergbom I

更新日期：2007-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:Measuring gastric residual volume (GRV) to guide enteral feeding is a common nursing practice in intensive care units, yet little evidence supports this practice. In addition, this practice has been shown to potentially contribute to inadequate energy delivery in intensive care, which remains a problem in cr...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Tume LN,Latten L,Kenworthy L

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common complication of mechanical ventilation after endotracheal intubation. The role of chlorhexidine and tooth-brushing has been considered as a clinical intervention to reduce infection rates, however, evidence to inform this needs appraising. AIM:This paper pre...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Roberts N,Moule P

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The transcripts of two hand-overs in a critical care unit are ethnomethodologically examined. Specimens of nurses' practices in accomplishing forms of social order are identified. The hand-overs show how nurses transfer all sorts of taken-for-granted scientific, technological, medical, nursing, psychological and socio...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Kelly R

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to establish a standardized approach to the initial care of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS). DKA and HHS are metabolic emergencies. Effective and efficient management is the responsibility of the multidisciplinary team. The ad...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： De Beer K,Michael S,Thacker M,Wynne E,Pattni C,Gomm M,Ball C,Walsh D,Thomlinson A,Ullah K

更新日期：2008-01-01 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：:This descriptive study explores the effects on nurses of treatment-withdrawal decisions made in ten ICUs and two SCBUs in Southern England. The study focused on the decision-making process, the reasons given in support of a decision to withdraw, the actions taken subsequently and the nurses' roles throughout the proce...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Schneider R

更新日期：1997-07-01 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：BACKGROUND:The shortage of critical care and specialist nurses has been an ongoing issue for many decades. Although all areas of nursing are affected, critical care areas are especially vulnerable to recruitment and retention problems. High nursing turnover in critical care areas is evident; however, research into the ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Khan N,Jackson D,Stayt L,Walthall H

更新日期：2019-01-01 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:The aim of this paper is to reflect upon the management interventions of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and diuretic therapy that were implemented for a patient admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) with acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema. BACKGROUND:Acute pulmonary oedema is a serious and life-threatening comp...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Skinner J,McKinney A

更新日期：2011-07-01 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：:It was observed in practice that the withdrawal of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was the cause of much ethical and moral discussion amongst nurses within the ITU where the study took place. No previous literature was located addressing the withdrawal of ECMO, from either a medical or nursing perspective. ...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Harris S

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Retaining experienced critical care nurses (CCNs) remains a challenge for health care organizations. Nursing practice environment and resilience are both seen as modifiable factors in ameliorating the impact on CCNs' intention to leave and have not yet been explored in Malaysia. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To asses...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Ying LY,Ramoo V,Ling LW,Nahasaram ST,Lei CP,Leong LK,Danaee M

更新日期：2020-09-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Factors influential in the occurrence and timing of heart attacks are summarised. Patients' and partners' experiences of heart attack are reviewed. Evidence is presented for the efficacy and effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation programmes. A three elemental model for cardiac rehabilitation is introduced. Key recomm...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Thompson D

更新日期：1996-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Patient positioning is an independent nursing intervention and may increase peripheral oxygenation for patients with lung disease. Few studies have been conducted on the effect of body positions on oxygenation in patients with lung disease. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To investigate the effects of five different po...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Alan N,Khorshid L

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Sustaining high-quality, critical care practice is challenging because of current limits to financial, environmental, and social resources. The National Health Service in England intends to be more sustainable, although there is minimal research into what sustainability means to people working in critical ca...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Baid H,Richardson J,Scholes J,Hebron C

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:With ageing, older people face cardiovascular problems as the major cause of disability and death. Although immediate medical attention is a major factor in determining outcomes of cardiac problems, lack of personnel (i.e. registered nurse, certified nursing assistant and home care aide) in nursing homes wit...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Kim MS,Kim HJ,Choi JE,Kim SJ,Chang SO

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

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：INTRODUCTION:Critically ill patients are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers resulting in serious untoward patient and health care system outcomes. Pressure ulcer prevention is therefore an important patient safety priority and establishing a structured approach to pressure ulcer risk assessment to identify pati...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Richardson A,Barrow I

更新日期：2015-11-01 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: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：BACKGROUND:One of the most important bottlenecks in the organ donation process worldwide is the high family refusal rate. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:The main aim of this study was to examine whether family guidance by trained donation practitioners increased the family consent rate for organ donation. DESIGN:This was a pros...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Witjes M,Jansen NE,van Dongen J,Herold IHF,Otterspoor L,Haase-Kromwijk BJJM,van der Hoeven JG,Abdo WF

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several risk factors, such as age, alcohol abuse, dementia, and severe illness, can contribute to the development of delirium. However, limited information is available in the literature regarding the risk of delirium among surgical, trauma, neurological, and medical intensive care patients. AIMS AND OBJECT...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Gravante F,Giannarelli D,Pucci A,Gagliardi AM,Mitello L,Montagna A,Latina R

更新日期：2020-07-06 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：AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To determine the effectiveness of an oral health care program for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). BACKGROUND:Research has shown a significant correlation between oral bacteria and VAP, indicating that an oral health care program plays a very important role in VAP prevention. DESI...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Liao YM,Tsai JR,Chou FH

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care systems worldwide are working under challenging conditions. Patients, who are seriously ill, require intensive care admission. In fighting COVID-19, nurses are frontline health care workers and, as such, have a great responsibility providing needed specialized pa...

journal_title：Nursing in critical care

authors： Fernández-Castillo RJ,González-Caro MD,Fernández-García E,Porcel-Gálvez AM,Garnacho-Montero J

更新日期：2021-01-05 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