Medsurg nursing : official journal of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
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Comparative Study
Balanced analgesia after hysterectomy: the effect on outcomes.
Balanced analgesia (an opioid and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent) after hysterectomy often leads to better postoperative pain outcomes. Researchers compared post-hysterectomy patients who received balanced analgesia with those who received only morphine patient-controlled analgesia, and their relationship with pain scores, ambulation, and hospital length of stay.
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Recently published consensus statements and conference proceedings from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provide new direction with regard to the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the adult patient with cystic fibrosis (CF). Survival has improved through early diagnosis and improved treatment, and aggressive management of complications. The current state of knowledge, the most recent evidence-based treatment options, and essentials of nursing care for the adult patient with CF are outlined.
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Hospitals are faced with the challenge of staffing oncology units with nurses who do not routinely work with cancer patients. The Essential Oncology Facts Guide can be used to provide critical information that is specific to each oncology unit and to care of the cancer patient.