Publications by authors named "Dora Leung"
Study Design: Retrospective review.
Objective: Assess the feasibility of saphenous nerve somatosensory evoked potentials (SN-SSEP) monitoring in lumbar spine surgeries.
Background Context: SN-SSEPs have been proposed for detecting lumbar plexus and femoral nerve injury during lateral lumbar surgery where tibial nerve (TN) SSEPs alone are insufficient.
Article Synopsis
- * There is a growing body of literature supporting the use of ultrasound to enhance diagnostic accuracy and assist in procedures like lumbar punctures and nerve blocks, yet no comprehensive review exists on its clinical applications in neurology.
- * The article highlights the utility of ultrasound for diagnosing various neuromuscular and vascular conditions, its role in critically ill patients, and emphasizes the need for standardized training curricula and future research directions in ultrasound use within neurology.
Monitoring clinical standards in a chronic peritoneal dialysis program.
Perit Dial Int
February 2009
Multiple factors may influence the effectiveness of a chronic peritoneal dialysis program. Continuous monitoring of various aspects of clinical standards with reviews enhances opportunities for bridging the gap between existing practice and good practice, and good practice to best practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIt is not uncommon for renal patients to present with psychosocial problems and behavioral problems. This paper briefly discusses some of the psychosocial factors associated with renal disease and peritoneal dialysis, considers the role that those factors play in relation to clinical treatment, and suggests nursing interventions that involve problem-solving with patients and providing support to caregivers. Because nurses are on the front line in encounters with patients, their contribution can facilitate support for the psychosocial situations of their patients through effective communication within a committed multidisciplinary team that share a vision of the significance of psychosocial intervention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To survey nurses around the world about current practices for peritoneal dialysis (PD) home training programs.
Design: Random sampling of nurses to complete a written survey from the International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing Liaison Committee.
Settings: United States, Canada, South America (Brazil, Columbia), The Netherlands, Hong Kong.