CCN -- Table of Contents (April 2002, 22 [2])

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Merrily A. Kuhn: Herbal Remedies: Drug-Herb Interactions
About one third of drugs such as morphine and several chemotherapeutic agents were developed from plants. Herbs are therefore potentially potent products, which may affect body functions and interact with drugs when taken concurrently. In this article, the author discusses several popular herbs and provides a summary of drug-herb interactions in a comprehensive table.
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):22-32. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Marie Taccetta-Chapnick: Using Carvedilol to Treat Heart Failure
Morbidity and mortality for patients with heart failure are alarmingly high. New findings of several studies indicate that {beta}-blockers, which were previously thought to be contraindicated in patients with heart failure, decrease morbidity and mortality and improve symptoms and quality of life for these patients. This article provides a discussion of the beneficial effects of {beta}-blockers, especially carvedilol, in the treatment of heart failure. A teaching guide for patients being treated with carvedilol is also included.
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):36-58. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Beate H. McGhee and Elizabeth J. Bridges: Monitoring Arterial Blood Pressure: What You May Not Know
Arterial blood pressure (ABP), a basic hemodynamic index, is often used to guide therapeutic interventions in critically ill patients. Inaccurate ABP measuring may cause misdiagnosis and mismanagement. Because of a knowledge deficit related to hemodynamic and ABP monitoring, the authors discuss ABP physiology, factors that affect ABP, and the arterial pressure waveform and its interpretation in clinical situations.
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):60-79. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Anne Kimberly: Caring for Adolescents in the Adult Intensive Care Unit
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):80-99. [Full Text] [PDF]

Suzanne M. Burns: Clinical Research Is Part of What We Do: The Experience of One Medical Intensive Care Unit
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):100-113. [Full Text] [PDF]

Marjorie Funk and Sally Richards: Using Ambulatory Electrocardiography During Recovery From Cardiac Surgery
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):115-121. [Full Text] [PDF]

Grif Alspach: Recognizing and Rewarding Preceptors: Do You Bother? A Survey
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):16-17. [Full Text] [PDF]

Kathleen R Dobbin: Noninvasive Blood Pressure Monitoring
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):123-124. [Full Text] [PDF]

Karlene Kerfoot: The Leader as Synergist
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):126-127. [Full Text] [PDF]

Mary Frances Pate and Terry Zapata: Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):130-131. [Full Text] [PDF]

Linda Simpson and Katie Schatz: Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):132. [Full Text] [PDF]

Luther Christman: Survival Kit for Nurse Managers
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):134. [Full Text] [PDF]

Gina Maiocco: Posters Give Nursing Staff Consistent Information
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Apr;22(2):152. [Full Text] [PDF]

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