Notes on ICU Nursing: FAQ Files from the MICU-Like
having a mentor on your shoulder! Written by two seriously over-experienced bedside practitioners. Topic material comes almost entirely “from the shop floor”, reflecting what we actually do at work. Subjects covered include: “Starting Out in the ICU”, an arrhythmia review, vents and ABGs, balloon pumping, PA lines, arterial lines, central lines… 25 areas altogether, with a strong emphasis on humor.
Selected
Sites & Resources
This
list of resources is highly selective and does not include every
web site related to these topics. If you would like to add a
resource click here.
AACN- American Association of
Critical Care Nurses. Site packed with information and
resources. Read articles from Critical Care Nurse, get
useful clinical tips and lots more
Acid-Base Balance-The regulation
of acid-base balance is essential for the maintenance of
homeostasis. This teaching article demystifies acid-base
regulation.
Adult Critical Care Core Curriculum-This
computer-based clinical education activity will be of
interest and value to all physicians and nurses who evaluate
and provide care for patients in the ICU.
ARDS Net-Acute Respiratory Distress
Syndrome Clinical Network Studies in adult patients
including current and completed studies.
Burns-Care Of The Patient
Experiencing Burns- A slide presentation that describes
the classification system used for burn injuries, the local
& systemic effects of burn injuries, the 3 phases of
burn care & priorities of each, and the nurse's role in
aspects of emergent/acute care and rehab care.
Critical Care Handbook-An online
handbook for Critical Care residents at the U Texas Medical
School.
Dame's Clinical Education Site-
outstanding critical care clinical articles which include
clinical mgmt of SVT, care of intercostal catheters,
thrombolytic therapy etc.
Five Things You Need to Ask Your
Doctor about Stroke- Stroke is the third leading cause
of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the
United States. Risks, prevention, treatment options, and
rehabilitation of strokes. Information for professionals and
families.
Glossary of Stroke Terms-
Identifies and defines the terminology most commonly
associated with strokes.
Guide
to pulmonary artery catheterisation-:Incorporates over
350 references videos, interactive computer models and a
freely downloadable simulation system surrounding the use of
pulmonary artery catheters..
ICU FAQ'S-A clickable list of FAQ files written for new RNs coming into the MICU as orientees. Includes arrhythmia review, ICP monitoring,
pulmonary embolisms, vents and abg's, chest tubes, arterial lines, bedside emergencies and
many more..
ICU and Nursing Web Journal-The 1st
Greek Web Journal for Critical Care RNs, the site has many
useful links.
Interactive Clinical Skills
Tutorials- Learn and sharpen skills in multiple elements
of patient care- CPR simulators, ECG tutorials & self
tests, heart & lung sounds, rhythm interpretation,
cardiac patient, ACLS, interactive adult & pediatric
patient simulators, trauma, & much more.
Intensive Care.Com-Evidenced based
critical care repositories, evidence alerts, and resources.
Interactive ABG Tutorial-Learn how
to interpret ABG's while actually simulating running
different scenarios and their results.
Pulmonary Embolus-Presentation,
diagnosis and zillions of clinical case studies are at this
site- worth bookmarking
Shock Syndromes-A teaching article
for nurses that explains the causes of shock, clinical
manifestations, assessment techniques, fluid and drug
therapies, and other supportive measures.
Stories of Intensive Care-"We
Can't Kill Your Mother!" And other Medical and ethical
challenges in the ICU.
Stroke-TIA-A resource for medical professionals who specialize in the treatment of stroke and transient ischemic attacks, featuring programs on stroke prevention, rehabilitation, and management.
Tracheostomy Care-The proper
methods for suctioning, cleaning the suction catheter,
cleaning the inner cannula
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