Dimensions in Critical Care Nursing - Current Table Of Contents

Dimensions in Critical Care Nursing - September/October 2008, Volume 27, Issue 5

Information for Critical Care Nurses. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

Page: 227DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325084.62917.20
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An Overview of Sepsis. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

This article describes the possibility of an organized system to treat patients with sepsis in a timely and effective format.Page: 195DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325074.53508.c2Authors: Latto, Celeste RN, MSN
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Cardiac Syndrome X: A Brief Overview for Nurses. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

Cardiac syndrome X is a disease characterized by typical anginal symptoms and a positive exercise stress test in patients with normal coronary arteries as seen on angiography. This article describes this condition, pathophysiology, and treatment options of interest to critical care nurses.Page: 209DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325076.47670.50Authors: Slobodny, Paul R. RN, MS, ACNP
http://www.dccnjournal.com/pt/re/dccn/abstract.00003465-200809000-00004.htm

Ultrasound-Assisted Drug Delivery for Treatment of Venous Thrombosis: A Case Study. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

Ultrasound-assisted drug delivery for the treatment of venous thrombosis is presented in this article as well as a case study, review of current therapies, and the role of the critical care nurse when caring for patients undergoing this procedure.Page: 203DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325075.47670.8bAuthors: Marchiondo, Kathleen MSN, RN, CMSRN; Frink, Amber BSN, RN
http://www.dccnjournal.com/pt/re/dccn/abstract.00003465-200809000-00003.htm

A Personal Reflection: Critical Care Family Communication. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

This is the second of a two-part series describing one family's involvement in the pediatric intensive care unit with their son. The second part of the article discusses in detail the development of a survival guide for family members.Page: 213DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325078.32423.e0Authors: Lilly, Mark
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DCCN on the Web. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

Page: 212DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000286842.70171.cf
http://www.dccnjournal.com/pt/re/dccn/abstract.00003465-200809000-00005.htm

Call for Student Abstracts. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

Page: 222DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325080.40046.10
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Innovative Solutions: Family Presence at Codes: A Protocol for an Oncology Unit. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

This article presents the efforts of one hospital to develop a protocol for family presence at codes, a concept that often elicits differing opinions from healthcare providers.Page: 218DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325079.32423.a9Authors: Marble, S. Gayle BSN, RN, OCN; Hurst, Sue RN, MSN
http://www.dccnjournal.com/pt/re/dccn/abstract.00003465-200809000-00007.htm

An Introduction to Institutional Review Boards. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

As more research is conducted in critical care units by various healthcare professionals, critical care nurses must be aware of the role of the Institutional Review Board. This article presents an overview of the role of the Institutional Review Board as well as the nurse's role in working with these boards.Page: 223DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325081.78164.50Authors: Sims, Jennifer M. MSN, RN, ARNP, CCRN
http://www.dccnjournal.com/pt/re/dccn/abstract.00003465-200809000-00009.htm

Research Abstracts. - (Found September 17, 2008 )

Abstracts of recent research studies relevant to pediatric critical care nursing.Page: 226DOI: 10.109701.DCC.0000325083.85788.34Authors: Eschiti, Valerie S. PhD, RN, CHTP, AHN-BC
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