Nursing

Treatment of massive hemorrhage is rapidly evolving, and evidence is stacking up against many of our traditional approaches to care. In the following pages, you'll find out why that's so, and what you need to know to safely manage this bedside emergency today.

Acute respiratory distress is a frightening situation for patient and nurse alike. As the acuity, age, and morbidity of hospitalized patients continue to increase, nurses need be able to recognize which of their patients may be at greatest risk.

A small but significant percentage of postoperative patients experience wound dehiscence, the partial or complete separation of the outer layers of the joined incision.

Perfect your skills before you assist with a bone marrow exam.

You can limit complications by taking this systematic approach to surgical drain care.

You can limit complications by taking this systematic approach to surgical drain care.

There's more to caring for a patient with hypothermia than just warming him up. It all begins, though, with knowing when to suspect this potentially fatal condition.

Once a patient is pronounced dead, your job is to prepare the body for the family to view, and then for transport to the morgue. Knowing what to do can make this difficult task just a little easier for you and the patient's family.

Inserting a nasogastric tube is a common nursing function in many hospitals. This handy step-by-step guide will help you perform this procedure safely and confidently.