What is the big idea?
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Health Care Reform↗
Biomedical subjects
David Gallimore
Publications and source records attributed to David Gallimore.
Reviewing the effectiveness of tympanic thermometers.
Tympanic thermometers have become a popular alternative to glass mercury thermometers for recording patients' temperatures. This article reviews studies that have been performed to audit their use in clinical practice. It examines the accuracy of tympanic thermometers and discusses ways to improve the use of this instrument and the implications for nursing practice.
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Prescription drugs: uses and effects. Anti-emetics symptom control.
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Antiemetics↗
The diagnosis of brainstem death and its implications.
The concept of brainstem death is relatively new and has been developed in response to advances in medical treatment such as mechanical ventilation. The idea that it is the same as death of the whole person has been tested in medical research and legally, which has provided evidence to support the withdrawal of advanced medical treatment and for discussion of organ donation.
Brain Death↗
Understanding the drugs used during cardiac arrest response.
During cardiac arrest the survival of the patient depends on a rapid response that provides high-quality treatment based on the latest guidelines. Administration of the correct drugs is an important aspect of this process and one in which nurses are taking an increasingly important role. This article will help nurses to understand the use of drugs in cardiac arrest resuscitation, explaining the rationale for their use, the dosage and any significant problems likely to be encountered.
Amiodarone↗
An overview of how drugs are designed and developed.
Medications have traditionally come from natural sources. Recent advances in biology and chemistry have revolutionised the way in which drugs are designed and developed. This article discusses drug discovery and the subsequent testing process.
Adult↗