Success is measured very differently by each individual. I have had quite a few people approach me recently asking for advice and guidance in the world of Legal Nurse Consulting. Questions range from is this a realistic field to pursue; is there enough work out there; in what areas can a legal nurse work. I […]
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The literature differs on the prevalence of complications post coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG). These complications include: Wound infection and bleeding Reactions to anesthesia Fever Pain Stroke, myocardial infarction, or even death Some patients develop a fever associated with chest pain, irritability, and decreased appetite. This is due to inflammation involving the lung and heart sac. […]
In October 2002, on the basis of published evidence, the Advanced Life Support Task Force of the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation made the following recommendation: Unconscious adult patients with spontaneous circulation after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest should be cooled to 32°C to 34°C for 12 to 24 hours when the initial rhythm was ventricular fibrillation […]