CCN
HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
QUICK SEARCH:   [advanced]
Author:
 		Keyword(s):
Year:  Vol:  Page: 

Receive this page by email each issue: [Sign up for eTOCs]

Cover Image
Other Issues:
Previous Next 		Contents: February 2006, Volume 26, Number 1   [Index by Author] 
      Down Cover Article
      Down Clinical Articles
      Down Special Features
      Down Creative Writing
      Down Editorials
      Down Letters to the Editor
      Down Ask the Experts
      Down Book Reviews
      Down In Our Unit
      Down Education Directory
Find articles in this issue containing these words:
[Search ALL Issues]

To see an article, click its [Full Text] link.

Cover Article:Back

Mitchell J. Spirt and Sandra Stanley
Update on Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients
Knowledge of risk factors and effectiveness of treatment are instrumental when implementing appropriate prophylaxis for stress ulcers. This article presents the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and medical management of stress-related mucosal disease.
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):18-28. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Clinical Articles:Back

LTC Kathy K. Prue-Owens
Use of Peripheral Venous Access Devices for Obtaining Blood Samples for Measurement of Activated Partial Thromboplastin Times
A correct activated partial thromboplastin time is crucial for the management of patients receiving continuous intravenous heparin therapy. In this study, the accuracy of peripheral venous access devices for measurement of activated partial thromboplastin times is examined.
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):30-38. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Dee Fontana
Nesiritide: The Latest Drug for Treating Heart Failure
The pharmacological approach to treating patients with acute decompensated heart failure has centered on intravenous diuretics, inotropic agents, and vasodilators. As presented in this case study, nesiritide is the newest agent available for treating patients with acute decompensated heart failure.
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):39-47. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Special Features:Back

Laura Brantman and Jill Howie
Use of Amiodarone to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Cardiac Surgery
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):48-58. [Full Text] [PDF] [CE Test]  

Nora Triola
Dialogue and Discourse: Are We Having the Right Conversations?
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):60-66. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Creative Writing:Back

Creative Writing
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):72-74. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Editorials:Back

Grif Alspach
2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECG: New, but Improved?
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):8-13. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor:Back

Steve Albertus, Mary Beth Reid, and Damon Cottrell
Intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation therapy
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):14. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Ask the Experts:Back

John J. Gallagher
Ask the Experts
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):67-70. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Book Reviews:Back

Katie Schatz
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice: A Practical Approach 2nd Edition
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):71. [Full Text] [PDF]  

In Our Unit:Back

Kimberly Johnson
Ground Critical Care Transport: A Lifesaving Intervention
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):80-77. [Full Text] [PDF]  

Education Directory:Back

Education Directory
Crit Care Nurse 2006 Feb;26(1):78-79. [Full Text] [PDF]  

To see an article, click its [Full Text] link.

HOME HELP FEEDBACK SUBSCRIPTIONS ARCHIVE SEARCH TABLE OF CONTENTS
Copyright © 2007 by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.