CCN -- Table of Contents (April 2004, 24 [2])

Cover Article:

Michael A. Frakes and Tracy Evans: Major Pelvic Fractures
Patients with major pelvic fractures present many diagnostic and management complexities. This article surveys current information on pelvic fractures, including epidemiology, hemorrhage, management of patients, and associated injuries.
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):18-30. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Abbott/American Association of Critical-Care Nurses/Saint Thomas Health System Sedation Expert Panel Members: Consensus Conference on Sedation Assessment: A Collaborative Venture by Abbott Laboratories, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, and Saint Thomas Health System
This article summarizes the views of experts presented at a consensus conference on sedation assessment in critical care, including recommendations for future development of a sedation assessment scale.
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):33-41. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Patricia L. Eells: Advances in Prostacyclin Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension presents a diagnostic challenge and is difficult to manage. Critical care nurses play a pivotal role in the treatment and education of these patients. This article reviews current advances in prostacyclin therapy.
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):42-54. [Full Text] [PDF]

Ayhan Aytekin Lash and Brigid Lusk: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in the Intensive Care Unit
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):56-65. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]

Kathleen M. McGrow, Rebecca Roys, Robert C. Maloney, and Yan Xiao: Using Wireless Technologies to Improve Information Flow for Interhospital Transfers of Critical Care Patients
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):66-73. [Full Text] [PDF]

Patricia A. Waltman, Joyce M. Brewer, and Sharon Lobert: Thyroid Storm During Pregnancy: A Medical Emergency
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):74-79. [Full Text] [PDF]

Mary G. McKinley: A Mentor Gap in Nursing?
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):8-11. [Full Text] [PDF]

Doson Chua, Tom Ahrens, and Kathleen Vollman: Low-dose steroid replacement in severe sepsis
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):16. [Full Text] [PDF]

Carole E. Nowicke: Ecstasy substance abuse
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):16. [Full Text] [PDF]

Carol F. Mattison: Valuable CCRN information
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):16. [Full Text] [PDF]

Wendy J. Berke and Tina L. Wiseman: The e-Learning Answer: Secure this education solution by setting a vision for its usage and building a sound business plan for its purchase
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):80-84. [Full Text] [PDF]

Diane Byrum: Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):86-90. [Full Text] [PDF]

Melissa A. Fitzpatrick: Inclusive Leadership: The Best Way to Support Progressive Care Nurses
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):91-92. [Full Text] [PDF]

Robert E. St. John: Airway Management
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):93-97. [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruthe C. Ashley: The Liability of Preceptors
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):98-99. [Full Text] [PDF]

Jeanne Maiden: Innovations in End-of-Life Care: Practical Strategies & International Perspectives Volume 3
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):104. [Full Text] [PDF]

Katie Schatz: Procedures for Primary Care Practitioners: Second Edition
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):104. [Full Text] [PDF]

Marilyn Petterson: Career Progression, Model Recognizes, Professional Development
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Apr;24(2):120-119. [Full Text] [PDF]

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