993 resultados para Clinical Neuropsychology
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Comprehensive history-taking and clinical examination skills are examples of role development for a stoma care nurse specialist. Comprehensive history-taking is a thorough exploration of a patient's presenting complaint and the gathering of subjective information, while clinical examination is the gathering of objective information from a head-to-toe assessment or a focused assessment of a particular body system. This paper demonstrates the application of comprehensive history-taking and gastrointestinal clinical examination skills by the stoma care nurse in a clinical community setting, and explores their advantages and disadvantages in stoma care practice.
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Leadership and its effectiveness is becoming more prevalent within the nursing profession with anaesthetic nurse specialists showing their ability to lead, inspire and motivate others to work towards a shared vision in the rapidly changing peri-anaesthesia environment. Anaesthetic nurse specialists must therefore be aware of their personal leadership skills and continually develop these within clinical practice. They are also well placed regarding the facilitation of learning.
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The safe and successful performance of a central venous catheterization (CVC) requires a specific knowledge of anatomy in addition to a working knowledge. Misunderstanding the anatomy may result in failure or complications. This review aims to aid understanding of the anatomical framework, pitfalls, and complications of CVC of the subclavian (SCV). CVC is common practice amongst surgeons, anesthesiologists, and emergency room physicians during the preparations for major surgical procedures such as open-heart surgery, as well as, for intensive care monitoring and rapid restoration of blood volume. Associated with this technique are certain anatomical pitfalls and complications that can be successfully avoided if one possesses a thorough knowledge of the contraindications, regional anatomy, and rationale of the technique.