20
OCT
2014

Perioperative Nursing Care in two cases of Empyema Thoracis

ABSTRACT Introduction: Empyema thoracis is a dreaded complication of a bacterial infection of the upper or lower respiratory system. It has been associated with a mortality rate between 6-24%. The incidence of empyema in the community is increasing with no known etiology for...
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31
JUL
2014

Action mechanism and the role of heparin in surgical nursing practice

ABSTRACT Heparin is a molecular substance widely used in the prevention of thrombus formation as well as treatment of patients with congenital or acquired diseases. It prevents thromboembolic complications that have been associated with morbidity, prolonged hospitalization and...
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