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NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING INDUCED HYPOTHERMIA
Title
NURSING INTERVENTIONS IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING INDUCED HYPOTHERMIA.
Creator
Zimmerman, Angela, Amidei, Christina, University of Central Florida
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...
Show moreUse 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.
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Date Issued
2011
Identifier
CFH0003836, ucf:44718
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0003836