CCN -- Table of Contents (October 2002, 22 [5])

Cover Article:

Frederick J. Tasota, Richard A. Henker, and Leslie A. Hoffman: Anthrax as a Biological Weapon: An Old Disease That Poses a New Threat
Naturally occurring illness due to Bacillus anthracis is under control throughout much of the world; however, the microorganism remains a biological agent and can be used for terroristic purposes. This article provides a discussion of the pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of anthrax and the information necessary to manage patients and educate the public about this disease.
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):21-34. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Lori Candela: Caring for a Patient With Listeria Endocarditis: Use of Antibiotic Desensitization
Listeria monocytogenes, an opportunistic organism commonly acquired from contaminated foods, is a particularly deadly cause of bacterial endocarditis. Although signs and symptoms vary, diagnosis is based on results of blood cultures and echocardiographic evidence of endocardial involvement. The author describes the development of Listeria endocarditis and the role of antibiotic treatment, and includes a case study.
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):38-43. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Carol Chen-Scarabelli: Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: Indications, Advantages, and Limitations
Beating-heart CABG surgery is a practical option for patients requiring myocardial revascularization and who have contraindications to cardiopulmonary bypass. However, nurses should be aware of the indications, contraindications, advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of each method of revascularization, which are provided in this article. In addition, the author discusses the sequelae of cardiopulmonary bypass and the need for associated nursing interventions.
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):44-58. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Karen L. Ellmers: Developing an Educational Consortium: The Portland Experience
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):60-69. [Full Text] [PDF]

Grif Alspach: Healing From the Aura of an Anniversary
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):10-14. [Full Text] [PDF]

Michelle Kirschner, Barbara Berry, and Agnes Eugine Pinard: Additional step in ABG analysis
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):16-18. [Full Text] [PDF]

Art Zwerling: Follow-up article needed on ABG analysis
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):18. [Full Text] [PDF]

James Bradley Summers: Splenic rupture: an additional complication of thrombolytic therapy
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):18-19. [Full Text] [PDF]

Joann Morris: Differing procedures
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):19. [Full Text] [PDF]

Jill M. Luer: Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade in Patients With Acute Respiratory Failure
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):70-75. [Full Text] [PDF]

Theresa D. Annis: The Interdisciplinary Team Across the Continuum of Care
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):76-79. [Full Text] [PDF]

Barbara Novak: The Role of Corticosteroids in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):80-81. [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruthe C. Ashley: The Anatomy of a Lawsuit: Part 2
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):82-83. [Full Text] [PDF]

James Maloney and Norma Metheny: Ask The Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):84-85. [Full Text] [PDF]

Dorothy Anderson Falcone: COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES IN NURSING, 4TH EDITION
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):89-90. [Full Text] [PDF]

Katie Schatz: CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE NURSE’S SOUL
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):90. [Full Text] [PDF]

Cindy Bryant: Crib covers create restful environment for tiniest patients
Crit Care Nurse 2002 Oct;22(5):96-95. [Full Text] [PDF]

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