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E L Redick

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Expanding the use of critical pathways in critical care.

Critical pathways are known to decrease the patient's length of stay while simultaneously using resources effectively and efficiently. Several additional functions of critical pathways exist: pathways are used as tools for teaching; to predict and prevent complications; streamline charting; and anticipate staffing needs. These and other functions of critical pathways are described as they apply to critical care patients.

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Transsphenoidal resection of pituitary adenoma: using a critical pathway.

The use of a transsphenoidal critical pathway can be a vital tool for critical care nurses in anticipating complications and improving patient outcomes. Complications such as diabetes insipidus and cerebrospinal fluid leak associated with posttranssphenoidal patients may result in prolonged hospitalization and worsened functional outcome. Implementing a transsphenoidal critical pathway for these patients can guide their care and alert critical care nurses to potential complications and their prevention and/or treatment.

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Applying FOCUS-PDCA to solve clinical problems.

Many methods have been proposed for solving complex or multifaceted clinical problems in a logical, systematic, and accurate way. This article describes one method of step-by-step problem solving and how to apply it to a clinical situation.

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