Nurse-led chest drain removal in a cardiac high dependency unit
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01/03/2002
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Resumo |
Within the cardiac high dependency unit it is currently a member of the surgical team who makes the decision for a patient's chest drain to be removed after cardiac surgery. This has often resulted in delays in discharging one patient and therefore in admitting the next. A pilot study was carried out using a working standard that had been developed, incorporating an algorithmic model. The results have enabled nursing staff in a cardiac high dependency unit to undertake this responsibility independently. |
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Publicador |
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. |
Relação |
Christensen, Martin (2002) Nurse-led chest drain removal in a cardiac high dependency unit. Nursing In Critical Care, 7(2), pp. 67-72. |
Fonte |
Faculty of Health; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #111003 Clinical Nursing - Secondary (Acute Care) #chest drain removal #nurse-led #cardiac unit #high dependancy unit |
Tipo |
Journal Article |