Critical care nurse
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Critical care nurse · Oct 2023
Use of Telestroke to Improve Access to Care for Rural Patients With Stroke Symptoms.
Cerebrovascular accident, or stroke, is a common cause of death or disability. Timely diagnosis and intervention are critical for improving survival rates and reducing the long-term effects of stroke. For patients with ischemic stroke, thrombolytic drugs and endovascular intervention are time-sensitive treatment options. ⋯ Rural patients with stroke symptoms may experience a delay in care or stroke diagnosis due to distance to specialized neurologic services. Telestroke consultation is a successful method for timely diagnosis of stroke and recommendation for treatment.
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Critical care nurse · Oct 2023
Interprofessional Telerounds in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Project.
Family-centered rounds are standard practice in pediatrics. However, some parents of children in the pediatric intensive care unit cannot attend rounds. ⋯ This project demonstrated that a standardized process of secure telerounding was feasible in a pediatric intensive care unit. Families, nurses, and physicians reported satisfaction with the process. Telerounds can be implemented without considerable inconvenience to staff and enable continuation of family-centered care when parents are absent from the hospital.