AACN Essentials of Progressive Care NursingWritten by nationally known clinical experts in acute care nursing, this textbook provides foundational information, whether you're a nurse who is to progressive care, or are a student preparing for the certification exam in progressive care nursing. You'll find a concise presentation of essential information for the safe and competent care of adult progressive care patients and their families. |
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Page 152
... heparin in addition to nitro- glycerin , increased doses of heparin may be required to maintain a therapeutic partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) . The mechanism by which nitroglycerin causes heparin resistance is unknown . However ...
... heparin in addition to nitro- glycerin , increased doses of heparin may be required to maintain a therapeutic partial thromboplastin time ( PTT ) . The mechanism by which nitroglycerin causes heparin resistance is unknown . However ...
Page 166
... heparin involves the process of depolymerization and desulfation . Enzymes reported to be involved in heparin metabolism include heparinase and desulfatase , which cleave heparin into oligosaccharides . The half - life of heparin ranges ...
... heparin involves the process of depolymerization and desulfation . Enzymes reported to be involved in heparin metabolism include heparinase and desulfatase , which cleave heparin into oligosaccharides . The half - life of heparin ranges ...
Page 167
... heparin therapy . Warfarin is also used for chronic therapy to reduce the risk of thromboembolic episodes in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation . Warfarin is rapidly and extensively absorbed from the GI tract . Peak plasma ...
... heparin therapy . Warfarin is also used for chronic therapy to reduce the risk of thromboembolic episodes in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation . Warfarin is rapidly and extensively absorbed from the GI tract . Peak plasma ...
Contents
Assessment of Progressive Care Patients and Families | 1 |
Planning Care for Progressive Care Patients and Families | 17 |
Professor of Nursing Acute and Specialty Care Brookwood Medical Center | 27 |
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AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Second Edition Marianne Chulay,Suzanne M. Burns Limited preview - 2010 |
AACN Essentials of Progressive Care Nursing, Second Edition Marianne Chulay,Suzanne Burns No preview available - 2010 |
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