Biomedical subjects

C D Hix

Publications and source records attributed to C D Hix.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1993

Magnesium in congestive heart failure, acute myocardial infarction and dysrhythmias.

Magnesium plays an important role in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. A decrease in magnesium has been linked with tachydysrhythmias, increased mortality in patients with congestive heart failure, and increased mortality after an acute myocardial infarction. The research shows that the use of magnesium supplements in these situations may be beneficial for treating and preventing life-threatening conditions. Magnesium supplements can be administered safely either orally or parenterally depending on the situation.

Administration, Oral↗

PubMed1990

Closed tracheal suction systems: effectiveness and nursing implications.

Closed tracheal suction systems (CTSS) are currently being used to minimize complications associated with endotracheal suctioning. Advantages of CTSS include improved oxygenation, decreased clinical signs of hypoxemia, maintenance of positive end-expiratory pressure, infection control, convenience, cost, and reduced patient anxiety. Some concerns related to use of CTSS include autocontamination, decreased effectiveness, difficult to use, excess negative pressure, and airway trauma. Strategies for reducing these and other concerns are shared. Recommendations for nursing practice and nursing research are discussed.

Adult↗

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Should charge nurses be paid a differential?

A charge nurse in a critical care unit assumes responsibility for the care of several acutely ill patients for an 8- to 12-hour period. Should a salary differential be paid to compensate for the responsibility? Arguments for and against paying a charge-nurse differential are presented in the following article.

Humans↗