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Society for Vascular Nursing clinical practice guideline (CPG) for carotid artery stenting
The purpose and scope of this carotid artery stenting (CAS) practice guideline is to specify the evidence-based nursing care to be delivered to this patient population. The comprehensive search strategy identified studies published in the English language from 1990 to 2011. Earlier studies were included if they remained clinically relevant. Search terms used were carotid angioplasty, carotid stent, percutaneous carotid intervention, and combinations thereof. The databases searched included CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, Elsevier Science Direct, Ovid, MEDLINE, PubMed, BMJ Clinical Evidence, EBSCO, National Guidelines Cleari...
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - March 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Diane J. Treat-Jacobson, Kathleen Rich, Theresa DeVeaux, Karen Fitzgerald, Alyson Flood, Victoria Gilpin, Laura N. Kirk, Diane Smith, Lily Thomson, Carol Ann Jepson, Society for Vascular Nursing Practice and Research Committee Tags: SVN Guidelines Source Type: research
The Three-Dimensional Job Search
When most nurse job-seekers are in the market for a new nursing position, their job search process can be somewhat one-dimensional. From my perspective, a three-dimensional job search strategy is generally much more effective. And when it comes to career development, it ' s the same thing. One-dimensionsality breeds one-dimensional results -- why not try something more powerful?The One-Dimensional Job SearchIn a one-dimensional job search process, it kind of looks like this: you get up in the morning, make a cup of coffee, eat breakfast, and open your computer. You then peruse job boards like Indeed and Monster looking for...
Source: Digital Doorway - November 6, 2017 Category: Nursing Tags: career career development career management careers healthcare careers job search nurse nurse career nurse careers nurses nursing nursing careers Source Type: blogs
Vascular Trauma: The Power of Omission
Peripheral vascular traumas account for almost 80% of vascular injuries. The natural history of untreated vascular injuries will vary depending on the type and extent of the injury. A posterior knee dislocation is an important one to recognize, as a missed vascular injury may lead to limb loss. Posterior dislocation of the knee can result in complete severing or disruption of the popliteal artery. The gaps in accuracy of assessment and in timely transfer to vascular surgery have increased awareness of the importance of consistency in the assessment process and of ongoing monitoring to improve outcomes for this patient population.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Bertha Hughes Tags: 2015 SVN National Conference Presentation Abstract Source Type: research
V-Aware: A Patient-Centric Vascular Education and Awareness Initiative
Patients often have limited understanding of vascular risk factors, vascular health, and the various specialties that manage vascular disease. To better understand these gaps in patient awareness and education, we conducted a survey-based study among patients that have been diagnosed with vascular disease.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 18, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Deborah Hill Source Type: research
A Personal Sentinel Event: The Nurse's Role in Preventing Vascular Complications
Vascular complications DVT and PE are seen as preventable vascular complications. Keys to preventing these types of complications are ardent assessment and the implementation of appropriate VTE prophylaxis. This presentation will inspire and motivate nurses to assure timely assessments and interventions to prevent vascular complications during hospitalization and after a major trauma. A personal story regarding a traumatic ski accident resulting in multiple bone fractures and subsequent complications including stroke, brain surgery and DVT will be reviewed.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Pamela Mahaffrey Tags: 2015 SVN National Conference Presentation Abstract Source Type: research
The evaluation of the implementation of the vascular preventative bundle and development of suggested interventions for improvement and sustainability
Postoperative infections can complicate patient care and increase health care costs. A vascular preventative bundle was implemented at a large teaching/research intensive hospital to decrease surgical site infections (SSIs) with vascular surgery patients. The aim of this study was to measure fidelity to the bundle and determine if implementation of the vascular SSI bundle reduced the rate of SSIs. Three periods of data were collected, and they are identified as preimplementation (period 1), early implementation (period 2), and postimplementation (period 3).
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - November 15, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Jennifer Franklin, Kathleen Turner, John S. Hudson, Kimberly Guest, Ellen D. Dillavou Source Type: research
Wire vascular closure device: Evaluation of an evidence-based protocol for post-endovascular procedure patients
Vascular closure devices (VCDs) can shorten the time to hemostasis, ambulation and discharge and improve patient comfort.1 An evidence-based practice (EBP) project was initiated to assess impact of a shortened postoperative compression and bed rest protocol on patients undergoing arteriotomy using a wire vascular closure device (WVCD). Following protocol development, a post-implementation evaluation was initiated to assess selected outcomes including compression and bed rest time, complication rate and possible related variables. Following implementation of the new protocol, clinicians were able to shorten both compression...
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 24, 2013 Category: Nursing Authors: Melissa A. Rieben, Susan Appling, Ryan MacDonald Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Predictors of pressure ulcer development in patients with vascular disease
Background: Although pressure ulcer (PU) risk factors are well known in the general population, little research is available in hospitalized surgical patients admitted with vascular diseases.Methods: Using a retrospective medical records review, characteristics of hospitalized surgical patients with vascular diseases were assessed. Variables were based on literature review of PUs and availability of medical records and administrative data. Trained registered nurses collected data. Analyses included descriptive and comparative statistics, and multivariable modeling was used to determine predictors of PU.Results: In 849 adul...
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - June 1, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Amanda L. Corniello, Tonya Moyse, Jacqueline Bates, Matthew Karafa, Chad Hollis, Nancy M. Albert Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Patient perspectives on information needs for amputation secondary to vascular surgery: What, when, why, and how much?
In patients undergoing an amputation secondary to vascular disease, little is known about the timing, mode of delivery, or amount of information needed. The purpose of this study was to explore the perspectives of patients who have undergone a major lower limb amputation as a result of vascular disease, regarding the information healthcare professionals should provide to them during their acute hospital stay. A qualitative study using descriptive methodology was used. Patients were included if they had a major lower limb amputation 1 week to 2 years before the interview. Purposive sampling was used. Sixteen patients partic...
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - August 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Halli Pedlow, Ashli Cormier, Megan Provost, Stephanie Bailey, Gill Balboul, Adrienne Coucill, Jaimie Coleman, Patricia Fox, Tony Moloney, Stephanie A. Nixon Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Review of article: Perioperative management with antiplatelet and statin medication is associated with reduced mortality following vascular surgery by Randall R. Martino, MD, MS, et al (J Vasc Surg 2014; 59:1615-21)
This large, non-experimental research study focused on the variation in optimal medical management of patients undergoing first time, elective vascular surgery interventions in the Vascular Study Group of New England (VSGNE) between 2005 and 2012. Optimal medical management was defined as use of an antiplatelet (AP) and statin agent preoperatively and at discharge. AP use was defined as any dose of aspirin or any P2Y12a agonist (usually Clopidogrel); statin was defined as any type of statin. The authors examined their regional data to evaluate the impact of this optimal medical management on 30-day and 5-year mortality.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - February 19, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Anne M. Foley Tags: Research Column Source Type: research
Vascular Nursing Week: Know Your Nursing Staff and Your Risk Factors
Knowledge of peripheral artery disease and its risk factors among clinicians and patients continues to be suboptimal. In response, the vascular nursing staff of a large academic medical center organized an educational exhibit. Displays included poster presentations, blood pressure screenings, pulse checks and educational material. Intended to be an educational opportunity for staff, patients and families, this exhibit evolved into a celebration of the vascular nursing staff. Collaboration and communication among nursing staff and physicians improved.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Leah Szumita, Karen Hanrahan, Alice O'Brien, Denise Fay, Fernanda Trevisone, Anabelen Contreras Tags: 2015 SVN National Conference Poster Abstract Source Type: research
Venous leg ulcers: Summary of new clinical practice guidelines published August 2014 in the Journal of Vascular Surgery
The Society for Vascular Surgery® (SVS) and the American Venous Forum (AVF) published guidelines for the management of venous leg ulcers in August 2014. The goal of this article (Part 2) is to summarize the guidelines that address diagnosis and treatment recommendations published jointly by the SVS and AVF that may affect the nursing practice of vascular nurses. Specific sections include wound evaluation, therapies used on the wound bed itself, compression, and operative or endovascular management.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 29, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeanne M. Widener Tags: Article Source Type: research
The Use of Thrombolytic Agents in Vascular Patients: When Complications Arise
The use of thrombolytic agents is common in the vascular surgery patient who presents with an acute onset limb ischemia. At Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston MA, patients requiring TPA for upper and lower extremity occlusions are cared for in the vascular intermediate care unit. These patients require frequent monitoring and astute nursing assessments to evaluate for potentially life-threatening complications. Subtle changes in this patient population can be difficult to recognize, and can lead to undesirable outcomes.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - May 20, 2016 Category: Nursing Authors: Kendra Conlon Source Type: research
