Nursing in critical care
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Ten years ago' endothelium derived relaxing factor' was identified as nitric oxide (NO.). This highly significant discovery revealed the importance of NO. in normal physiology and pathophysiology. ⋯ The effect of NO. in multi-system failure is not yet established. Formal evaluation in the form of clinical trials has yet to be undertaken, and further study of all the potential side effects and toxicity are required for conclusive evidence of the value of inhaled NO. in the treatment of ARDS.
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Nursing in critical care · Sep 1997
ReviewThe impact of the ageing population on intensive care provision.
This paper explores the impact of the ageing population on the health service and intensive care provision. The concept of rationing is discussed. The paper concludes that age alone is not a reliable prediction of outcome (e.g. length of stay; mortality). The review highlights the lack of literature available offering a comparison of costs associated with intensive care management of the elderly.