Happ MB. Using a best practice approach to prevent treatment interference in critical care.
PROGRESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR NURSING 2000;
15:58-62. [PMID:
10804596 DOI:
10.1111/j.0889-7204.2000.080394.x]
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Abstract
Treatment interference, also known as therapy disruption, device disruption, or self extubation, is a common and especially difficult clinical problem in critical care. This paper presents creative and practical clinical innovations and relevant research findings as a "best practice approach" to prevent treatment interference in critical care settings. Key principles are presented to guide patient assessment and selection of nursing strategies. Nursing assessment parameters are described and a wide range of nonrestraint strategies are discussed.
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