The Magic and Misery of Telemetry...at End-of-Life
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Mintie Indar-Maraj, EdD, RN, BC, MA - Weiler Campus, Montefiore Health System, Bronx, NY, USA
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- Alpha Zeta
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- Montefiore Health System, Bronx, New York, USA
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Abstract
Telemetry and Intensive Care unit beds are in demand, thus, utilization are often lean. Thus, these patient are critically ill & futile outcome, but family wants everything done. These patients remain on medical-surgical units, on inotropes/vasoactive drugs; care complexity & workload increases with a lack of specific guidelines for care.
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45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.
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2019-10-25T18:14:27Z
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| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | End-of-life; Inotropes/Vasoactive Drugs; Telemetry Medical-Surgical |
Conference Information
| Name | 45th Biennial Convention |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Washington, DC, USA |
| Date | 2019 |
| Date | 2019 |
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