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Intravenous or Oral Acetazolamide for Treatment of Diuretic-Induced Alkalosis in Patients With Heart Failure.
Ann Pharmacother
November 2023
Department of Pharmacy, Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital, Austin, TX, USA.
Background: Acetazolamide has been used for diuretic-induced metabolic alkalosis, but the preferred dose, route, and frequency of administration remain unknown.
Objective: The purpose of this study was to characterize dosing strategies and determine the effectiveness of intravenous (IV) and oral (PO) acetazolamide for patients with heart failure (HF) with diuretic-induced metabolic alkalosis.
Methods: This was a multicenter, retrospective cohort study comparing the use of IV versus PO acetazolamide in patients with HF receiving at least 120 mg of furosemide for the treatment of metabolic alkalosis (serum bicarbonate CO ≥32).
Length of Stay Comparison between Rivaroxaban and Warfarin in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism: Results from a Real-World Observational Cohort Study.
Thrombosis
February 2016
Seton Medical Center Austin, 1201 West 38th Street, Austin, TX 78705, USA.
Background. Trials have shown that novel oral anticoagulants may decrease length of stay versus warfarin. A comparison of length of stay in the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE) has not been performed outside post hoc analysis of a large clinical trial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMemory training plus yoga for older adults.
J Neurosci Nurs
June 2015
Questions or comments about this article may be directed to Graham J. McDougall Jr., RN PHD FAAN FGSA, at He is a Professor and Martha Lucinda Luker Saxon Endowed Chair in Rural Health Nursing, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. David E. Vance, PhD MGS, is Associate Director, Center for Nursing Research, School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL. Ernest Wayde, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow, VHA National Center for Organization Development, Cincinnati, OH. Katy Ford, MA, is a PhD Student, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. Jeremiah Ross, BSN, is a Staff Nurse, Seton Northwest Hospital, Austin, TX.
Previous tests of the SeniorWISE intervention with community-residing older adults that were designed to improve affect and cognitive performance were successful and positively affected these outcomes. In this study, we tested whether adding yoga to the intervention would affect the outcomes. Using a quasiexperimental pre-post design, we delivered 12 hours of SeniorWISE memory training that included a 30-minute yoga component before each training session.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFShared governance in an integrated health care network.
AORN J
September 2004
Seton Northwest Hospital, Seton Healthcare Network, Austin, Tex, USA.
The nursing practice model of shared governance is a key strategy for enhancing work environments in Magnet hospitals. Shared governance is a dynamic process that promotes collaboration, shared decision making, and accountability for practice through workforce empowerment. Although the principles of shared governance are universal, structure and process generally follow the needs of an organization based on its core values, mission, vision, and philosophy.
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