Heart & lung : the journal of critical care
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The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in demographic characteristics and nursing care requirements of patients with and patients without DNR (do not resuscitate) orders in intensive care. The sample consisted of 62 patients with and 62 without DNR orders from the intensive care units of three community hospitals. ⋯ Patients with DNR orders were white (p = 0.015), older (p = 0.03), more likely to reside in nursing homes (p = 0.04), had longer intensive care stays (p = 0.0005), were more likely to be admitted from another nursing unit (p less than 0.001), and had higher mortality rates (p less than 0.001). In intensive care settings, patients with DNR orders received more nursing care than patients who did not have DNR orders.
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Case Reports Guideline
A nursing guide for patient care after percutaneous cardiopulmonary support.
Information is presented about a relatively new procedure being used in the critical care area. The percutaneous insertion technique for the initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass support (PCPS) has given new hope for patients who are considered high risk for elective coronary angioplasty and to those who suffer cardiopulmonary arrest in the cardiac catheterization laboratory or critical care unit. ⋯ Specific attention is given to the immediate postprocedural phase, where nursing responsibilities and prioritization of patient care are addressed. A nursing care guide is included.