What are the patient safety concerns for administration of epoprostenol?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by John

Kingman, Martha S.; Chin, Kelly. Safety Recommendations for Administering Intravenous Prostacyclins in the Hospital.
Critical Care Nurse (CRIT CARE NURSE), 2013 Oct; 33 (5): 32-41. (37 ref)

Fuentes, Amaris; Coralic, Aida; Dawson, Kyle L. A new epoprostenol formulation for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy (AM J HEALTH SYST PHARM AJHP), 2012 Aug 15; 69 (16): 1389-93.

Buckley, Mitchell S, et al. “Clinical utility of treprostinil in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension: an evidence-based review.” Core evidence 9(2014):71-80.

Sitbon, Olivier, et al. “EPITOME-2: An open-label study assessing the transition to a new formulation of intravenous epoprostenol in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.” The American heart journal 167.2 (2014):210-7.

Shirai, Yuichiro, et al. “Intravenous epoprostenol treatment of patients with connective tissue disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension at a single center.” Modern rheumatology 23.6 (2013):1211-20.

Fuentes, Amaris, Aida Coralic, and Kyle L. Dawson. “A new epoprostenol formulation for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension.” American journal of health-system pharmacy 69.16 (2012):1389-93.

Oudiz, Ronald J, and Harrison WFarber. “Dosing considerations in the use of intravenous prostanoids in pulmonary arterial hypertension: an experience-based review.” The American heart journal 157.4 (2009):625-35.

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Learning style and nursing preceptorship

Posted on September 3, 2014 by John

Do different pairings of teaching styles and learning styles make a difference? Preceptor and resident perceptions.
Teaching and learning in medicine [1040-1334] yr:2008 vol:20 iss:3 pg:239

“Impact of preceptor and orientee learning styles on satisfaction: a pilot study.” Journal for nurses in staff development 23.1 (2007):36.

Preceptorship planning is essential to perioperative nursing retention: matching teaching and learning styles.
Canadian Operating Room Nursing Journal [0712-6778] yr:2010 vol:28 iss:1 pg:8

Learning style theories: matching preceptors, learners, and teaching strategies in the perioperative setting.
Seminars in perioperative nursing [1056-8670] yr:2001 vol:10 iss:4 pg:184

“Orientation with style: matching teaching/learning style.” Journal for nurses in staff development 14.4 (1998):192.

Jasmine, Lee Xin Yu. Registered nurses’ perception of their preceptor role towards pre-registration nursing students during clinical placement: A systematic review.. [Systematic Review Protocols] AN: JBI4677

Joyce . Faculty strategies that influence the student transition from registered nurse to nurse practitioner: a systematic review protocol 2014 vol:12 iss:5 pg:34 -41

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What are examples of policies, protocols, and safety measures for waterbirths in hospitals?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by John

Dahlen, Hannah G Maternal and perinatal outcomes amongst low risk women giving birth in water compared to six birth positions on land. A descriptive cross sectional study in a birth centre over 12 years. Midwifery (MIDWIFERY), 2013; 29 (7): 759-64.

UKCC statement on waterbirth. The current position. Midwives (13558404) (Midwives (13558404)), 1995 Jan; 108 (1284): 12.

US WATERBIRTH STUDY. Midwives (MIDWIVES), 2014; 17 (3): 11.

Chapman B Waterbirth protocols: five North Island hospitals in New Zealand. New Zealand College of Midwives Journal (NZ COLL MIDWIVES J), 2004 Apr; 30: 20-4.

Nutter, Elizabeth; Waterbirth: An Integrative Analysis of Peer-Reviewed Literature. Journal of Midwifery & Women’s Health (J MIDWIFERY WOMENS HEALTH), 2014 May; 59 (3): 286-319.

Benko A Waterbirth: is it a real choice? Midwifery Matters (MIDWIFERY MATTERS), 2009 Autumn (122): 9-12. (32 ref)

Maznin, Nur Liyanna Bt. Creedy, Debra Kay. A comprehensive systematic review of factors influencing women’s birthing preferences. The JBI Library of Systematic Reviews. 10(4):232-306, 2012.

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Increasing employee safety using closed system transfer devices

Posted on June 23, 2014 by John

Miyake, Tomohiro, et al. “Impact of closed-system drug transfer device on exposure of environment and healthcare provider to cyclophosphamide in Japanese hospital.” SpringerPlus 2.1 (2013):273-273.

Wick, Catherine, et al. “Using a closed-system protective device to reduce personnel exposure to antineoplastic agents.” American journal of health-system pharmacy 60.22 (2003):2314-2320.

Sessink, Paul J M, JasonTrahan, and Joseph WCoyne. “Reduction in Surface Contamination With Cyclophosphamide in 30 US Hospital Pharmacies Following Implementation of a Closed-System Drug Transfer Device.” Hospital pharmacy 48.3 (2013):204-212.

Yoshida, Jin, et al. “Use of a closed system device to reduce occupational contamination and exposure to antineoplastic drugs in the hospital work environment.” Annals of occupational hygiene 53.2 (2009):153-160.

Favier, B, et al. “The PhaSeal system: impact of its use on workplace contamination and duration of chemotherapy preparation.” Journal of oncology pharmacy practice 18.1 (2012):37-45.

Harrison BR; Peters BG; Bing MR Comparison of surface contamination with cyclophosphamide and fluorouracil using a closed-system drug transfer device versus standard preparation techniques. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy 2006 Sep 15; 63 (18): 1736-44.

Respiratory protective equipment: Cytotoxic Drugs. 2017

Gowns, Coveralls, and Overshoes: Cytotoxic Drugs. 2017

Sharma, Laveena [PhD (BiomedSc)]. Cytotoxic Drugs: Handling. 2017

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What are some effective methods for effective and timely discharge?

Posted on June 19, 2014 by John

“Effective discharge planning — timely assignment of an estimated date of discharge.” Australian health review 35.3 (2011):357.

“Hospitalist case managers save money, bed days for IPA: on-site staff help ensure timely discharge.” Case management advisor 20.3 (2009):25.

Lennard, C.Productive Ward initiative promotes better communication between mental health teams and ensures timely discharge for patients. Journal of Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing , 2014 Feb; 21 (1): 93-6. (23 ref)

Greene J; Caldwell G; McVeigh A; Rankin MG; Sheeran C Timely and effective hospital discharge for older people: a person centred approach. International Journal of Clinical Leadership (INT J CLIN LEADERSH), 2008; 16 (1): 49-57.

Jimenez, Jeanne; DeSanto, Andrea Timely Discharge of Clinically Eligible Patients in the Postpartum Setting.
JOGNN: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing (JOGNN), 2011 May; 40: S79.

Hospital discharge (pediatric asthma patients): Criteria Led Discharge. Streak, Judith [(nee Gomersall) BA Hons Hons MCom PhD].
[Evidence Summaries] 2013

Hospital Discharge (Patients with Community Acquired Pneumonia): Criteria Led Discharge.
Fong, Eric [MBBS]. [Evidence Summaries] 2016

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Can a smile from nursing staff influence patient satisfaction scores in a positive way?

Posted on June 13, 2014 by John

Exceptional service: ‘smile please!‘. Nursing Review 1996 vol:15 iss:1 pg:37

Leicester nurses grin and bear ‘smile’ policy. Nursing Standard 2006 Jun 28-Jul 4; 20 (42): 7.

“Satisfaction climbs with smiles, other soft skills.” ED management 16.3 (2004):30.

“Semiformal attire and a smile…” [January 2007].” Family practice management 14.4 (2007):16.

Teach staff and managers to put the focus on customers: inservice should cover more than ‘smile therapy’. Homecare education management 1999 vol:4 iss:3 pg:33

Putre, Laura The power of a smile and a handshake. H&HN: Hospitals & Health Networks, 2013 Feb; 87 (2): 51.

“Customer satisfaction in the emergency department.” Emergency medicine clinics of North America 22.1 (2004):87.

Effective pain management for post-operative or hospitalized patients.

Posted on May 23, 2014 by John

Eid T; Bucknall T Documenting and implementing evidence-based post-operative pain management in older patients with hip fractures. Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing, 2008 May; 12 (2): 90-8.

Does music reduce postoperative pain? A review. Health Science Journal 2012 vol:6 iss:3 pg:365

“Factors influencing the control of post-operative pain in older people.” Reviews in clinical gerontology 15.2 (2005):149.

Mansouri, Parisa;Implementation of a protocol for integrated management of pain, agitation, and delirium can improve clinical outcomes in the intensive care unit: A randomized clinical trial.Journal of Critical Care (J CRIT CARE), 2013; 28 (6): 918-22.

“Pain assessment and management in older hospitalised patients: observation shows common themes relating to nurse-patient communication, pain management strategies, organisational aspects of care and the complex nature of pain.” Evidence-based nursing 16.4 (2013):123.

Pain assessment and management in surgical nursing: a literature review. British journal of nursing 2009 vol:18 iss:3 pg:153

SESSION 11: PROTOCOLS AND STANDARDS: Evidenced based nurse driven pain management protocol for the post operative patient. Connect 2011 vol:8 iss:2 pg:48

Carlson CL. Use of three evidence-based postoperative pain assessment practices by registered nurses. Pain Management Nursing (PAIN MANAGE NURS), 2009 Dec; 10 (4): 174-87.

Postoperative Pain Management (Children): Children’s Experiences. Gomersall, Judith Streak 2017

Efficacy of music listening as a postoperative pain management intervention in adult patients: a systematic review. Kusi-Amponsah, Abigail, et al. 2017

Crowe, Linda. Systematic review of the effectiveness of nursing interventions in reducing or relieving post-operative pain. The JBI Library of Systematic Reviews. 6(4):165-224, 2008.

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