Home healthcare nurse
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Home healthcare nurse · Jun 2002
Case ReportsPain management of chronic nonmalignant neuropathic pain.
Chronic nonmalignant neuropathic pain is difficult to manage. A challenging case dealing with chronic neuropathic pain subsequent to thoracotomy syndrome and reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome is presented. Strategies and approaches to aggressively manage this type of pain are presented.
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Home healthcare nurse · Apr 2002
Positive inotropic drug infusions for patients with heart failure: current controversies and best practice.
Patients who experience severe symptoms of heart failure and repeated hospitalizations for exacerbations may benefit from positive inotropic drug infusion therapy such as dobutamine or milrinone. This article provides an overview of inotropic drug delivery in the home including current controversies and best practices to ensure safe home care policies and practice.