Biomedical subjects

J D Kimbrell

Publications and source records attributed to J D Kimbrell.

2 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2000

Coalition, partnership, and constituency building by a state public health agency: a retrospective.

This article is a retrospective that traces the development of an evolutionary process for a state health agency in addressing the challenge of implementing core public health functions and the provision of essential services. Coalition, partnership, and constituency building were critical elements in the process. Various initiatives are described and their importance as building blocks to a larger process of organizational change is explained. Key lessons from the process are outlined.

Adolescent↗

PubMed1993

Acquired coagulopathies.

Unexpected hemorrhage related to acquired coagulopathies is a serious threat to many critically ill patients. The critical care nurse must possess a thorough knowledge of the basic coagulation process and the pathophysiology of common acquired coagulopathies. This article reviews the coagulation process and the conditions associated with acquired coagulopathies including vitamin K deficiency, liver disease, and renal disease. Also reviewed are common factors that contribute to the development of acquired coagulopathies, such as total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and antibiotics.

Blood Coagulation↗