Tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy: a case study.
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Adolescent↗
Biomedical subjects
C R Twomey
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Chylothorax in the adult heart transplant patient: a case report.
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Adult↗
Brain abscess: an update.
Brain abscess has been a known complication of head trauma, dental and rhinogenic infections and congenital heart defects, but is rapidly becoming a new diagnosis in the ever-growing population of the immunocompromised patient. Organ transplantation has become commonplace. But, with the advent of more sophisticated agents to prevent organ rejection, comes the threat of brain abscess. In addition to the transplanted patient, the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patient population is also at risk for development of brain abscess, making brain abscess an important diagnosis. A combination of surgical excision and antimicrobial therapy is usually indicated. Nursing care of these patients involves current knowledge of the antimicrobial agents used and their adverse effects, as well as availability of home health services and need for follow-up care.
Brain Abscess↗
Thoracic aortic dissection: preventing complications.
The patient who is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with an acute thoracic aortic dissection represents a nursing emergency. Through astute nursing actions, most complications can be prevented for those patients who have aortic wall injury due to trauma or medical conditions.
Aortic Dissection↗
Preventing complications in double-lumen endotracheal tubes with independent lung ventilation.
The double lumen endotracheal tube is a familiar device that has recently acquired a new application. This article describes how double-lumen endotracheal tubes are used for independent lung ventilation in the treatment of unilateral lung disease, and how the critical care nurse can prevent complications during their use.
Adult↗