Cover Article:

Laura M. Criddle

Rhabdomyolysis: Pathophysiology, Recognition, and Management
Rhabdomyolysis, associated with more than 100 conditions, is due to destruction of skeletal muscle cells and leakage of intracellular contents into the circulation. Treatment consists of early detection, aggressive fluid replacement, alkaline diuresis, and management of complications.
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):14-30. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Clinical Articles:

Sharon Vernon and Gail M. Pfeifer

Blood Management Strategies for Critical Care Patients
Therapeutic principles of bloodless medical management, such as minimizing blood loss, maximizing oxygen delivery, and improving the red blood cell count, allows critical care nurses to conserve blood, anticipate and prepare for potential bleeding problems, and intervene before complications occur.
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):34-41. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Special Features:

Marla J. De Jong and Merlin B. Fausett

Anaphylactoid Syndrome of Pregnancy: A Devastating Complication Requiring Intensive Care
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):42-48. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Susan R. Roberts, Donald A. Kennerly, Deanna Keane, and Caron George

Nutrition Support in the Intensive Care: Unit Adequacy, Timeliness, and Outcomes
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):49-57. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Departments:

Grif Alspach

Contributions to Critical Care Nursing: Some Noteworthy Milestones
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):8-10. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Deborah Huber

Suggestions of human factors
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):12. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Helena Tabry

Informative article about brain-injured patients
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):12. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nancy M. Albert

Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):58-60. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kevin W. Cleveland

Argatroban: A New Treatment Option for Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):61-66. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Patricia S. Lewis and Cynthia Latney

Achieve Best Practice With an Evidence-Based Approach
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):67-69. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Carol Jacobson

Bedside Cardiac Monitoring
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):71-73. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Catherine Wilson Cox and Christine M. Galante

An MSN Curriculum in Preparation of CCNSs: A Model for Consideration
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):74-80. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruthe C. Ashley

The First Element of Negligence
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):81. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Lisa M. Kohr

Pediatric Nursing Secrets
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):85. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Patricia Radovich

Solid Organ Transplantation: A Handbook for Primary Health Care Providers
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):85-86. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Mary Frances D. Pate, Terry Zapata, Leontine J. Eskola, and Charlene Weaving

Taking "Bold Voices" Home—and to Heart
Crit Care Nurse 2003 Dec;23(6):96-95. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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