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Crit Care Nurse 1995 Mar; 15(1): 47-50
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Critical Care Nurse, Vol 15, Issue 1, 47-50
Copyright © 1995 by American Association of Critical Care Nurses

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Comfort issues in patients undergoing radiofrequency catheter ablation

DM Guaglianone and A Tyndall

The introduction of RFCA of accessory pathways offers an invasive yet safe cure for the potentially lethal arrhythmias associated with reentrant SVT. This lengthy procedure challenges nurses in providing patient comfort. It cannot be overemphasized how much these seemingly simple comfort measures can humanize an otherwise frighteningly "high-tech" atmosphere. Physical comfort as well as psychological well being will be enhanced with "high-touch" care. As RFCA becomes more common, further research must be directed toward maximizing comfort and minimizing complications.




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