What is the effectiveness of continuous renal replacement therapy in reducing hyperkalemia?

Early implementation of continuous renal replacement therapy optimizes casualty evacuation for combat-related acute kidney injury.” The journal of trauma and acute care surgery 75.2 (2013):S210.

Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).” The Internet journal of anesthesiology 21.1 (2009)

Metabolic and nutritional aspects of acute renal failure in critically ill patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy.” Nutrition in clinical practice 20.2 (2005):176.

Brooks G Potassium additive algorithm for use in continuous renal replacement therapy. Nursing in Critical Care (NURS CRIT CARE), 2006 Nov-Dec; 11 (6): 273-80. (24 ref)

Zonies, David, et al. “Early implementation of continuous renal replacement therapy optimizes casualty evacuation for combat-related acute kidney injury.” The journal of trauma and acute care surgery 75.2 Suppl 2 (2013):S210-4.

Jones, Sarah L, and Mark A JDevonald. “How acute kidney injury is investigated and managed in UK intensive care units–a survey of current practice.” Nephrology, Dialysis, Transplantation 28.5 (2013):1186-90.

Lee, Chia-Ying, Huang-ChiehYeh, and Ching-YuangLin. “Treatment of critically ill children with kidney injury by sustained low-efficiency daily diafiltration.” Pediatric nephrology 27.12 (2012):2301-9.

What are the patient safety concerns for administration of epoprostenol?

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

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?

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

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?

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?

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.