Urologic Nursing articles from October 2002

Urologic Nursing archives from October 2002

Back to the basics. (Secretary's Message).(nurse-patient relations)
October 1, 2002... It was a Monday. I was at work as a nurse practitioner in a urology clinic. I was 5 months pregnant with a full bladder when I sneezed. It was on this day that I learned a valuable lesson on relating to my patients at a new level. When I...

It's a given (I think). (Editorial).(thoughts on urinary incontinence treatment)
October 1, 2002... "It's a given." Is that a familiar phrase? Texas summers are hot! No one questions the validity of that statement. It's a well-established fact. It's a "given." There are, I believe, many "givens" about urinary incontinence (UI) It is not...

Assessment of the female patient with urinary incontinence. (Continuing Education).
October 1, 2002... Understanding the pelvic floor anatomy and all of its components is crucial when performing pelvic floor examination and assessing patients suffering from urinary incontinence. It is important for urology nurses to understand the pelvic floor,...

Human scrotal myiasis: botfly infestation. (Case Study).
October 1, 2002... Cutaneous infestation of the scrotum with botfly larva from the order Dioptera, family Cuterebridae, species Dermatobia hominis is extremely rare. The first reported case of scrotal mylasis in the United States of America is described here....

Causes of increased length of stay following radical cystectomy. (Research).
October 1, 2002... The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine a radical cystectomy population to determine the most common postoperative causes for increased length of stay and to identify patient risk factors that may predict a prolonged...

Intimacy and bladder pain: helping women reclaim sexuality. (Intimacy Issues).
October 1, 2002... Chronic bladder symptoms such as overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, and pelvic floor spasm can affect much more than a woman's voiding habits. The prevalence of dyspareunia, or painful intercourse, among women with bladder symptoms...

Comparing first and subsequent suprapubic catheter change: complications and costs. (Research).
October 1, 2002... Urologic and continence nursing advanced significantly during the 1990s. Today's health care environment emphasizes careful rationalizing of hospital-based resources. This trend is more or less responsible for the demise of medically managed...

Jan Giroux elected CBUNA President.(Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates (CBUNA) recently elected Jan Giroux, MSN, RN, CURN, as President. Jan's years of experience as a urology nurse and her many leadership positions within SUNA make her an excellent...

Blood component therapy. (General Clinical Practice).
October 1, 2002... Blood loss in orthopaedic injuries or procedures may be substantial, and more than 23 million units of blood components are transfused each year. The most frequent components used include whole blood, packed red blood cells, platelets, plasma...

Issues of confidentiality. (Issues).
October 1, 2002... Confidentiality has a variety of meanings, depending on its context. In law, it describes communications between parties that have the responsibility of fidelity toward one another. In health care, it implies that the owner of a patient's chart...

What's new about gatifloxacin (Tequin[R])? (Medication Minute).
October 1, 2002... Gatifloxacin (Tequin[R]) (Bristol-Myers Squibb) is an advanced-generation synthetic broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic that was approved for once daily dosing by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in December 1999. It has enhanced...

Getting ready for certification: urolithiasis. (Professional Enhancement).
October 1, 2002... Diagnosis of a kidney stone can start with the patient's medical history and physical examination. Has the patient had a stone before? Is there a family history of stone disease? Where is the pain, and when did it begin? Is there fever? What...

From motivation to inspiration leadership. (On Leadership).
October 1, 2002... MOTIVATIONAL PROGRAMS are everywhere. There are motivational speakers, vision and values retreats, cash bonuses, and celebrations for achieving patient satisfaction or financial targets, and the list goes on and on. And does all this work?...

Comic Relief.
October 1, 2002... As we begin to recognize the medical and emotional benefits of laughter, the Urologic Nursing journal has given me the opportunity to share a column. In 1988, I was one of the first nurses in the country to receive a grant to start a humor...

Nursing shortage poses serious health care risk. (Current Affairs).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The growing shortage of nurses in America's hospitals is putting patient lives in danger and requires immediate attention, according to an urgent call for action by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. The...

Researchers uncover biochemical connection between high-fat diets and increased colon cancer risk. (Current Affairs).(lithocholic acid build up contributes to colon cancer risk)
October 1, 2002... Researchers at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas have uncovered what could be a key clue in tracing the connection between high-fat diets and increased colon cancer risk. Their findings reveal that the body's natural...

Laparoscopic and open radical prostatectomy are equally effective in first test of prostate cancer control. (Current Affairs).
October 1, 2002... Open radical prostatectomy, a procedure that involves a wide incision in the lower abdomen, has been the standard of care for treating men with prostate cancer because it controls the spread of the disease and preserves urinary function in most...

Why are there so few male nurses?
October 1, 2002... Author and Pulitzer Prize winner Susan Faludi wrote in her book, Stuffed, about men being at the mercy of cultural forces that disfigure their lives and destroy their happiness. Enter men in nursing, where men are but a small fraction (5.7%),...

Urodynamic standards needed. (Letter to the Editor).(Letter to the Editor)
October 1, 2002... To the Editor: I am writing to comment on an article which appeared in the June 2002 issue of Urologic Nursing, "Characteristics of North American Urodynamic Centers and Clinicians" (Vol. 22, No. 3, 179-183). The authors Marta Krissovich...

Mentor introduces new ergonomic design for Self-Cath[R] Closed System. (New Products).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Mentor, an internationally recognized leader in urology products, has introduced a new ergonomic design for its Self-Cath [R] Closed system. Mentor's Self-Cash Closed System is used for managing urinary retention. The new design of the...

Compact work station for manual reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. (New Products).(PCI Medical)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... The G17HS Ductless Fume System from PCI Medical safely removes fumes from glutaraldehyde, OPA, and other high-level disinfectants. It meets OSHA and JCAHO requirements for the safe use of glutaraldehyde. The unique molded soak tray included...

Matritech announces international launch of NMP22[R] BladderChek[TM] test. (New Products).(Brief Article)
October 1, 2002... Matritech, Inc. has announced that it is launching its NMP22[R] BladderChek[TM] bladder cancer test internationally. U.S. distribution will immediately follow the completion of clinical trials currently underway and subsequent FDA review. ...