Category: Critical Care

This is a critical analysis of leadership in the intensive care unit (ICU). According to van Schijndel and Burchardi, scholars have not paid much attention to practical management in the intensive care medicine (van Schijndel & Burchardi, 2007). As a result, there is little evidence-based research to support management practices. In most cases, only anecdotal…

For new graduate nurses working in Intensive Care Units, does the application of the social representation approach compared to no intervention lead to the reduction of stress levels during the first six months of their practice? P (population)  new graduate nurses working in Intensive Care Units I (intervention)  the application of the social…

Medicine appears to be the sphere of active developments and constant improvements, as high quality of service presents a matter of importance. This way, the article Effectiveness of Supporting Intensive Care Units on Implementing the Guideline End-of-Life Care in the Intensive Care Unit, Nursing Care: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial is intended to advance a…

Introduction The use of physical and chemical restraints in acute and intensive care began ages ago. Of these two restraint methods, physical restraint has attracted the most negative attention and criticism from both the health care sector and the human rights organizations. However, both chemical and physical restraints continue to be used to a certain…

The intensive care unit nurse is the position I am going to interview. The question where the candidate must provide the most precise response would involve a real-life scenario. The answer must include a detailed description of actions that should be taken in a stressful situation. The special skill required to perform is the practical…

Neonatal intensive care units (NICU) have in the past saved the lives of many babies who are born prematurely, with low birth weights or with different health conditions. Despite the survival chances created in the NICU, there are simultaneous risks especially as babies contained in the NICU have weak or immature body defenses. This is…

Table of Contents Introduction Leadership Style Future Planning Current Issues and Trends Conclusion References Introduction As the subject of the interview, the senior nurse of the intensive care unit (ICU) of a Miami hospital, Mrs. S., is engaged. Mrs. S. is a registered nurse with a BSN degree. She has been working in this hospital…

Table of Contents Problem Statement Real-Time Solution Implementation of the Vent Bundle Other Measures Resources Required for Implementation Monitoring of Program Feasibility of the Plan Evaluation of the Progress Anticipated Challenges References Problem Statement Statistically, five to ten critically ill intubated patients develop VAP in the United States ICU settings. Thus there is a need…

Table of Contents Job descriptions Education and Certification Employment Professional Activities Conclusion/ reflections Personal Discovery References / Bibliography Job descriptions We live in a world wherein medical care becomes a very important part of the aging process. As we near the end of our life cycle, we find ourselves requiring more and more specialized medical…