A lesson in saying good-bye.
After 60 years of married life, Mrs. Doyle faced "until death do you part" with uncommon dignity.
Adaptation, Psychological↗
Biomedical subjects
Barbara A Scales
Publications and source records attributed to Barbara A Scales.
Domestic violence awareness in the perianesthesia setting.
Identification of victims of domestic violence is the first phase in the intervention of stopping the cycle of violence. Phase two is acting on that information and assisting the victims to help themselves. Nurses have the unique opportunity of being "present" at the bedside for the victim of abuse. This article reviews the signs and symptoms of domestic violence. Keen patient assessment tools and support can make a world of difference in the outcome of abuse.
Battered Women↗
Screening high-risk patients for the ambulatory setting.
Screening patients for ambulatory surgery is a team effort that requires diligence by all staff members to elicit information through the use of good communication skills as well as a thorough screening tool. A careful review of body systems is a must, with focused attention on vital organ systems. When a holistic approach is used, the true picture of the patient's needs and concerns emerges. This article reviews the importance of diligent preoperative screening of high-risk patients for the ambulatory surgical care setting. The primary focus is on patients with cardiac disease, obesity, and sleep apnea.
Algorithms↗
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome in the ambulatory surgical care setting.
UNLABELLED: This article provides an historical synopsis from the 17th century to the present regarding the disease process known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) Type I. An overview of the disease symptoms, plausible theories, and a review of the pain cycle, relief measures, and a case scenario are reported. The focus of pain blockade was chosen because this was the intervention used in this particular case. The author presents the holistic standpoint of the importance of incorporating complementary alternative medical practices (CAMP) to enhance a positive outcome for this client. OBJECTIVES: -Based on the content of this article, the reader should be able to (1) distinguish the main characteristic between CRPS Type I (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) and CRPS Type II (causalgia); (2) identify symptoms related to CRPS Type I; and (3) identify the stages of CRPS and state potential interventions used in the treatment of CRPS Type I.
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes↗