Browsing by Subjects (CINAHL) "Patient Assessment"
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Computerized lung sound analysis as an indicator for endotracheal suctioning in mechanically ventilated patients
The purpose of this study is to extend prior research on the role of adventitious lung sounds as an accurate indicator of the need for endotracheal suctioning (ETS) in adult patients requiring mechanical ventilation and ... -
Preoperative Cognition Screening and Postoperative Delirium in Older Surgical Patients
(2016-12-21)People 65 years or older are having surgery later in life and are at risk of developing a major postoperative complication, delirium. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment, is a preoperative cognitive screening tool which was ... -
A process evaluation of an outpatient palliative care program: A quality improvement project
(2017-11-28)Palliative care has evolved from providing care for patients near end-of-life into a specialized discipline focused on addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients throughout the trajectory ... -
Safe Use of Opioids in Individuals with Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Define obstructive sleep apnea. Identify prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea. Review the literature related to the use of opioids in individuals with obstructive sleep apnea. List best practices for the use of opioids ...
