Scientific Papers2017-12-11T12:41:58+00:00

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INVOLVEMENT OF HOSPITAL NURSES IN CARE DECISIONS RELATED TO ADMINISTRATION OF ARTIFICIAL NUTRITION OR HYDRATION (ANH) IN PATIENTS WITH DEMENTIA: A QUALITATIVE STUDY

BACKGROUND: Nurses that care for patients with advanced dementia are increasingly faced with consequences of disease progression, often requiring them to decide whether to artificially feed these patients. Clarifying how nurses can be better supported [...]

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COMPARISON OF REHYDRATION REGIMENS FOR REHABILITATION OF FIREFIGHTERS PERFORMING HEAVY EXERCISE IN THERMAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: A REPORT FROM THE FIREGROUND REHAB EVALUATION (FIRE) TRIAL

BACKGROUND: Performing fire suppression activities results in cardiovascular stress, hyperthermia, and hypohydration. Fireground rehabilitation (rehab) is recommended to blunt the deleterious effects of these conditions. OBJECTIVE: We tested the hypothesis that three rehydration fluids provided [...]