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Use of dexmedetomidine infusion as a sedative drug for patients in the intensive care unit

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

The administration of sedatives may present several challenges for critical care nurses. Evidence-based practice requires critical care nurses to remain up to date...

Artificial humidification for the mechanically ventilated patient

27 October 2010

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Caring for patients who are mechanically ventilated poses many challenges for critical care nurses. It is important to humidify the patient’s airways artificially to...

Effective handovers on escalation of care for the deteriorating patient

20 February 2023

Nursing Standard

deteriorating patients

Evidence suggests that improvements in clinical practice are required to ensure that deteriorating patients are rapidly identified and assessed in a systematic...