Cover Article:

Patricia A. Carter and Angela P. Clark

Assessing and Treating Sleep Problems in Family Caregivers of Intensive Care Unit Patients
The authors describe the impact of sleep loss on the physical and emotional health of individuals and the effect that reduction in stimuli, relaxation, and a healthy sleep routine can have on a caregiver's ability to reduce sleep loss. A sleep evaluation questionnaire is provided, with suggestions for behavioral techniques that can reduce sleep loss.
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):16-23. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Clinical Articles:

Donna J. Gilski and Brenda Borkenhagen

Risk Evaluation in Action for Cardiovascular Health
The authors present a program that was developed to improve the management of inpatients most likely to benefit from therapies to reduce secondary risks. Multiple, disparate patient information systems are used to identify high-risk patients, assess risk factors, initiate appropriate interventions, and communicate this assessment to healthcare providers
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):26-37. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Special Features:

Ainslie T. Nibert

Teaching Clinical Ethics Using a Case Study: Family Presence During Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):38-44. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Deborah L. Flowers

Culturally Competent Nursing Care for American Indian Clients in a Critical Care Setting
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):45-50. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Kathryn E. Roberts and Lori A. Boyle

End-of-Life Education in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):51-57. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Departments:

Grif Alspach

Caring for Preceptors: A Survey of What They Need and Want in Educational Support
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):8-11. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Heather Peers and Deborah Flowers

Advocate for our patients
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):14. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Deborah A. Wegman

Tool for pain assessment
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):14-15. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Deborah Huber

Revised quality indicator
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):15. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Corrections
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):15. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Renee Holleran and Carol Rhoades

Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):58-59. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ruthe C. Ashley

Weighing the Evidence in Your Favor
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):60-61. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Dorrie K. Fontaine

Becoming Influential: A Guide for Nurses
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):64. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Nurse to Nurse Awards
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):65-66. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Education Directory
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):69-70. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Marilyn Petterson

Process Helped Gain Acceptance for Open Visitation Hours
Crit Care Nurse 2005 Feb;25(1):72-70. [Full Text] [PDF]  

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