Antiseizure medication practices in the adult traumatic brain injury patient population.

Background: Antiseizure medication (ASM) use in traumatic brain injuries (TBI) reduces the risk of early post-traumatic seizure (PTS). Agent selection and dosing strategies remain inconsistent among trauma centers in the United States.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify and characterize the most common PTS prophylaxis regimens among adult trauma centers in brain injured patients throughout the United States.

A Review of Thromboelastography for Nurses.

Background: Thromboelastography is a viscoelastic test with multiple potential advantages over conventional coagulation tests in various disease states. Thromboelastography rapidly provides qualitative and quantitative information related to a patient's coagulation status.

Objective: To describe recent studies of the use of thromboelastography in various clinical states and how thromboelastography is used in coagulation management.

From theory to bedside: Implementation of fluid stewardship in a medical ICU pharmacy practice.

Purpose: Intravenous fluids are the most commonly prescribed medication in the intensive care unit (ICU) and can have a negative impact on patient outcomes if not utilized properly. Fluid stewardship aims to heighten awareness and improve practice in fluid therapy. This report describes a practical construct for implementation of fluid stewardship services and characterizes the pharmacist's role in fluid stewardship practice.

Kinematic and Kinetic Predictors of Y-Balance Test Performance.

Background: The Y-Balance Test (YBT) assesses dynamic stability and neuromuscular control of the lower extremity. Several authors have analyzed kinematic predictors of YBT performance with conflicting results, but the influence of kinetic factors is not well understood.

Purpose: To examine kinematic predictors of YBT performance and determine the joint kinetics which predict YBT performance.