Focus on critical care / American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Those caring for patients who undergo cardiac surgery share a dilemma. Complications associated with hypothermia encourage the care giver to rewarm the patient quickly, but complications associated with rapid temperature changes and hyperthermia can threaten the patient's hemodynamic stability. ⋯ Continued nursing research will expand the science of nursing and provide care givers with knowledge for expert care. As the turn of the century approaches and surgical techniques advance, high-risk patients who undergo reoperation and multi-valve cardiac surgery require expert nursing care.
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It is a most important time for the ACC and AACN to work together to identify mutual interests, concerns and approaches. Securing a short-term and long-term balance between supply and demand is an issue that crosses disciplines. The implementation of solutions requires broader support if we are to be effective in our pursuit of quality, cost-efficient patient care.