Pharmacology
Article Abstract:
Inadequate pain relief is a common problem after coronary artery bypass surgery. It is important for nurses to understand pharmacology of analgesics used after cardiovascular surgery. Reviewing pharmacologic properties for two analgesic drug classes, opioid and nonopioid, is helpful. Major drugs in each class can be considered from the perspective of their photodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) are especially effective after cardiovascular surgery because of the inflammatory and musculoskeletal components of the typical pain; they can be more helpful than opioids on occasion.
Publication Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0889-4655
Year: 1998
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Managing pain after coronary artery bypass surgery
Article Abstract:
Managing pain after coronary artery bypass surgery is important for nurses. They must assess the pain and intervene with such modalities as use of opioids, but after coronary artery bypass surgery, patients have moderate to severe pain without adequate analgesia. Unrelieved acute pain is harmful and may have an adverse effect on recovery. Pain policies and education programs should reflect current professional guidelines and be proactive in addressing gaps in pain knowledge and misconceptions of staff and patients. Patients should be involved in their own care as participants when possible.
Publication Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0889-4655
Year: 1998
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Pharmacology Department
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Evidence suggests the viral and bacterial infections may contribute to atherosclerosis. Increased age and coexisting disease states such as diabetes may contribute to susceptibility. These infections, which include endocarditis, valve infections, and infection of defibrillators or pacemakers, have a high morbidity. A large factor describing the danger of cardiovascular infections involves the degree of resistance to antibiotics that has developed since the 1980s.
Publication Name: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0889-4655
Year: 1999
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