J Am Acad Nurse Prac
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The GOLD Report provides valuable guidance for persons who treat persons with COPD, whether they are treating the actual disease or other comorbidities. Because COPD is such a prevalent disease and an important health problem, this set of guidelines should have broad application, in many settings.
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To describe the proper application of tissue adhesive for wound closure in the clinical setting. ⋯ Proper application assures the best results. Patient information is provided to assure adequate healing.
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J Am Acad Nurse Prac · Jan 2001
Clinical TrialReducing needle-stick injuries with the use of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates for laceration repair.
To describe the effectiveness of 2-octyl cyanoacrylates (2-OCA) for repair of lacerations, reduction of needle-stick injuries to health care providers, patient satisfaction, and overall cost reduction. ⋯ 2-Octyl cyanoacrylates tissue adhesive effectively closes and heals wounds without infection, pain, or erythema. Health care providers can prevent the risk of blood and body fluid exposure from needle-stick injuries through the use of 2-OCA tissue adhesive.
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To provide primary care providers with current information about the risk of injury and trauma prevention measures for snowboarders. ⋯ Snowboarders comprise approximately 25%-37% of the population on ski slopes. Recommending the use of helmets and wrist guard protection to snowboarding patients is a useful trauma prevention measure. The high rate of injury to the beginner and young snowboarder makes a particularly strong argument for these safety recommendations to this patient population.
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To examine the factors influencing healthcare for the elderly and the terminally ill in modern health care. ⋯ Among the most critical areas to consider in improving end-of-life care are encouraging patients to make known their wishes, respecting patients' concerns about quality of life, and promoting continuity and skill in end-of-life care.