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NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING INDUCED HYPOTHERMIA

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2011
Abstract/Description:
Use of induced hypothermia for the purpose of lowering intracranial pressure and preserving neuronal function has increased as research data reveals a trend of positive outcomes in patients treated with this therapy. Recently induced hypothermia following cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation has been deemed successful. Current research has expanded to evaluate the effectiveness of induced hypothermia as a treatment modality for severe stroke and head trauma. In spite of its efficacy, complications exist with this treatment modality. The purpose of this literature review is to examine potential complications secondary to induced hypothermia and highlight the nurse's role in managing patient care. At the present, patient protocols for induced hypothermia are lacking. The success of treatment is largely dependent on the skill of the healthcare team to prevent further harm and enhance therapeutic outcomes by providing astute assessment and management of complications in patients undergoing induced hypothermia. The desired outcome of this review is to promote integration of research in the development of evidence-based protocols for induced hypothermia.
Title: NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING INDUCED HYPOTHERMIA.
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Name(s): Zimmerman, Angela, Author
Amidei, Christina, Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2011
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: Use of induced hypothermia for the purpose of lowering intracranial pressure and preserving neuronal function has increased as research data reveals a trend of positive outcomes in patients treated with this therapy. Recently induced hypothermia following cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation has been deemed successful. Current research has expanded to evaluate the effectiveness of induced hypothermia as a treatment modality for severe stroke and head trauma. In spite of its efficacy, complications exist with this treatment modality. The purpose of this literature review is to examine potential complications secondary to induced hypothermia and highlight the nurse's role in managing patient care. At the present, patient protocols for induced hypothermia are lacking. The success of treatment is largely dependent on the skill of the healthcare team to prevent further harm and enhance therapeutic outcomes by providing astute assessment and management of complications in patients undergoing induced hypothermia. The desired outcome of this review is to promote integration of research in the development of evidence-based protocols for induced hypothermia.
Identifier: CFH0003836 (IID), ucf:44718 (fedora)
Note(s): 2011-05-01
B.S.N.
Nursing, College of Nursing
Masters
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Subject(s): induced hypothermia
ischemia
cardiac arrest
traumatic head injury
adverse effects
metabolism
metabolic rate
complications
nursing interventions
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0003836
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Host Institution: UCF

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