Transplant Complications: Noninfectious Diseases Vicki McCalmont, RN, MS, ANP-BC, CNS, CCTC Kristi Ortiz, RN, MS, ANP-BC, CNS I. INTRODUCTION A. Several factors have increased short- and long-term transplant survival rates:…
Transplant Complications: Infectious Diseases Debra Dumas-Hicks, RN, BS, CCTC, CCTN Fawn Fitzmorris, RN, CCTC Cynthia Cassidy, RN, BSN, CCTC Karýn Ryan Canales, RN, BSN, CCTC I. INTRODUCTION A. Solid organ…
Transplant Pharmacology Christopher R. Ensor, PharmD, BCPS Vicki McCalmont, RN, MS, ANP-BC, CNS, CCTC I. INTRODUCTION A. Overview The use of immunosuppressive agents has evolved over the years, improving transplant…
Education for Transplant Patients and Caregivers Debra Bernardina, RN, BSN, CCTC Darla K. Phillips, RN, MSN, CCTC I. INTRODUCTION A. Patient education is a key element of transplant nursing.1 B….
Basics in Transplant Immunology Linda Ohler, RN, MSN, CCTC, FAAN Robert A. Bray, PhD I. INTRODUCTION TO THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM A. Functions of the immune system The human body…
Solid Organ Transplantation: The Evaluation Process Maureen P. Flattery, RN, MS, ANP-BC, CCTC Judy Gierlach, RN, BSN, CCTC I. GENERAL EVALUATION A. Introduction Solid organ transplantation (SOT) is a viable…
22 Drug calculations Drug calculations overview Competency and proficiency in the calculation of drug doses are vital for the safety of neonates, infants and children. The margin for error is…
17 Weight, BMI, height/length and head circumference Weight, BMI, height/length and head circumference overview Accurate measurement of height, length, weight, head and chest circumference is a vital part in the…
65 Care of the dying child Care of the dying child overview In the United Kingdom in 2012, over 5000 children under the age of 19 died. This is illustrated…
63 Transfusion of blood and blood components Transfusion of blood and blood components overview The safe transfusion of blood and blood products is an essential skill in everyday practice. The…
