Inter-rater reliability of muscle ultrasonography performed by multidisciplinary novice sonographers in the evaluation of critically ill patients with acute kidney injury requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy.

Early diagnosis of muscle wasting in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury requiring continuous kidney replacement therapy (AKI-CKRT) may improve outcomes timely rehabilitation and nutrition. Muscle ultrasound (MUS) has recently gained traction for assessing muscle atrophy in the intensive care unit (ICU) but requires training to achieve reproducibility. We evaluated the inter-rater reliability of MUS in patients with AKI-CKRT performed by multidisciplinary raters including nephrologists.

Assessing the impact of perioperative anticoagulant continuation on DVT/PE rates in trauma patients.

Introduction: In the United States, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) ranked high in terms of possibly preventable hospital deaths. Victims of trauma were at a higher risk of developing thromboembolic complications, and thus various agents were used for prophylaxis. Multiple studies recommended holding these agents in the perioperative period to decrease the potential complications of additional bleeding, wound issues, hematoma etc.

Characterizing Pediatric Patients at Risk for Violence-Related Injuries at a Trauma Center in the Midwest United States.

Introduction: Hospital-based violence intervention programs (HVIPs) have emerged nationwide to help address the societal and economic costs of violence. Little literature exists regarding selecting those patients most likely to benefit from intensive case management. The study aims to describe the pediatric patient population presenting at a Level 1 ACS trauma center with a chief complaint of violent trauma and identify the characteristics of patients most at risk.

The Relationship of a Predictable Ability Measurement Examination and NCLEX-RN Disposition.

Background: End-of-program examinations have been used to determine nursing students' readiness for the National Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The Clinical Judgment Registered Nurse Readiness Examinations (CJE-RN REs) have been adopted by nursing schools for the last 5 years.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate the use of the CJE-RN REs by examining the relationship with first-time pass rates among nursing students.