Archives for October, 2013

MEASURING SUCCESS AS A LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT

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 […]

COMPLICATIONS POST CORONARY ARTERY BYPASS SURGERY

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.  […]

THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA POST CARDIAC ARREST

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 […]