Nursing in critical care
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Nursing in critical care · Apr 2021
Pain intensity of sedated paediatric intensive care unit patients during treatment and care procedures.
Although various pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used in the management of pain in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, patients experience more pain than those being treated in other units. ⋯ Besides making use of evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods in invasive procedures, care must also be focused on preventing pain during patient care and dressing procedures so that the most effective treatment can be achieved.
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Nursing in critical care · Apr 2021
Effect of a dynamic mattress on chest compression quality during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
In-hospital cardiac arrest is a medical emergency that occurs on a regular basis. As patients most at risk for an in-hospital cardiac arrest are usually positioned on a dynamic mattress, it is important to measure the effect of mattress compressibility on chest compression quality during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). High-quality CPR is essential for patient survival and good neurological outcome. ⋯ A firm surface under the patient is needed during CPR. Special attention must be paid to correct hand positioning during CPR.