Critical care nurse
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Critical care nurse · Dec 2024
ReviewResilience in Intensive Care Unit Nurses: An Integrative Review.
The intensive care unit environment exposes nurses to high-stress situations that potentially affect their mental and physical health. Resilience is a protective factor that can enhance the well-being of intensive care unit nurses. ⋯ More research is needed to comprehend the factors that impact resilience and devise interventions to boost resilience in intensive care nurses.
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Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is one of the most common cardiac procedures performed worldwide. The longer these patients remain in bed, the greater their risk of postoperative complications and prolonged length of stay. ⋯ Early mobility may help improve patient outcomes by reducing hospital length of stay and minimizing complications associated with prolonged immobility.
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Critical care nurse · Dec 2024
ReviewMedication Transitions of Care in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery Patients.
Although the benefits of improved transitions of care regarding medications are widely known, implementation is variable among inpatient settings and populations and requires an interprofessional effort. This article reviews the body of published research on challenges with medication history taking and reconciliation for inpatients requiring treatment of traumatic injuries or surgical intervention. ⋯ Clear guidelines are needed for performing medication assessments at the bedside, including the role of each health care professional who conducts them and how the process is coordinated.