Cover Article:

Richard Arbour

Intracranial Hypertension: Monitoring and Nursing Assessment
In the treatment of intracranial hypertension, intracranial pressure monitoring and waveform analysis enable real-time evaluation of alterations in cerebral physiology, facilitating rapid intervention and optimal outcomes.
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):19-32. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Clinical Articles:

Andrea L. Johnson and Laura M. Criddle

Pass the Salt: Indications for and Implications of Using Hypertonic Saline
The efficacy of hypertonic saline in the treatment of shock and brain injury is currently being evaluated. In this article, the indications and practice implications of administration of hypertonic saline are described.
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):36-48. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Special Features:

Elizabeth A. Henneman and George E. Karras, Jr

Determining Brain Death in Adults: A Guideline for Use in Critical Care
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):50-56. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Katie Oyama and Laura Criddle

Vasospasm After Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):58-67. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Departments:

Grif Alspach

Improving the Odds for Avoiding Dementia in Advanced Age
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):8-12. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Correction
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):12. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Russell N. Myers, Marc Ostlie-Olson, and Camille L. Cook

Letters to the Editor
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):14-15. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Denise Li and Kathleen Puntillo

Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):68-72. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Anna Gawlinski

Measuring Cardiac Output: Intermittent Bolus Thermodilution Method
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):74-78. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruthe C. Ashley

The Fifth Element of Negligence
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):80-81. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kelly A. Thompson-Brazill

Practical Aspects of Nutritional Support: An Advanced Practice Guide
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):86. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Cary Sue Wolfe

Preceptor de Jour? Solving the Problem of Juggling Preceptors
Crit Care Nurse 2004 Oct;24(5):96-95. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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