Perioperative

More than 30-million blood components are transfused annually in the U.S. But if blood types are mismatched, tra....

Although about 200,000 Americans are diagnosed with abdominal aortic aneurysm each year, most of them have no sy....

To effectively and safely participate in the administration of IV moderate sedation, RNs must be able to differe....

Obesity affects the entire scope of a person's life, including health, social relationships, self-image, and psy....

Healthcare professionals have an important role in helping patients and families formulate advance directives. D....

In recent years, the authority to administer medications has expanded to several healthcare disciplines, such as....

A preoperative patient asks about how the incision may look like after surgery. A postoperative patient consider....

Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a complex, limb-threatening and life-threatening condition that requires pro....

Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially fatal whole-body allergic reaction that occurs suddenly when a sensitized p....

The number of inpatient surgical procedures performed annually stands at 51.4 million, according to the Centers ....