Urologic Nursing articles from October 2003

Urologic Nursing archives from October 2003

SUNA: a well-balanced team.(Treasurer's Message)
October 1, 2003... As I write this message to you it is the first of August. In every form of media, there are ideas for summer--outdoor entertaining, outdoor activities, gardening--just to name a few. when I ponder these images, one thing comes to mind; these...

Peril to pride.(Editorial)(Poem)(Editorial)
October 1, 2003... I often wonder, Do they see, The changes taking place. Do patients know, How hard it is, To do this job with grace? Reports of errors, Hit the news. But do they realize, The risk they take, ...

Chaos to comprehension: cleaning, sterilization, and disinfection.(Continuing Education)
October 1, 2003... Reprocessing of endoscopic instrumentation reduces the risk of transmitting infectious organisms to patients and health care workers. Health care workers should use the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard and Standard Precautions to determine the best...

Best practice for patient self-cleaning of urinary drainage bags.(General Clinical Practice)
October 1, 2003... The best practice for cleansing urinary drainage bags (leg and bed) in a hospital setting can be translated for use by clients for self-care within the home setting. Common household bleach containing 5.25% sodium hypochlorite, diluted in a...

A survey on incidence and factors that may influence first postoperative urination.(Research)
October 1, 2003... A prospective study was conducted to investigate factors that might influence first postoperative urination. In 174 patients, 39% were not able to void spontaneously after surgery and required catheterization. Identified factors included males...

Lived female experience of chronic bladder cancer: a phenomenologic case study.(Research)
October 1, 2003... The purpose of this phenomenologic case study was to disclose the lived experiences of a woman survivor of invasive bladder cancer who underwent reconstructive surgery resulting in re-established urinary continence. Data revealed the chronic...

Designing clinical research studies: Part I.(Demystifying Nursing Research)
October 1, 2003... In laying the groundwork for "Demystifying Nursing Research" we examined the importance of defining the problem to be studied (Calling, 2003a) and the vital aspects of the literature review (Coiling, 2003b). The third major step of the research...

Compounded medications: made to order?(Issues)
October 1, 2003... The concept of compounding medications is not new. In its most broad incarnation, compounded medicines have been around since humans began to develop an understanding of the therapeutic properties of naturally occurring substances. Early...

Leadership with laughter.(Comic Relief)(medical staff management with a touch of humor)
October 1, 2003... With the scientific research promoting he physiologic benefits from laughter, how can we start implementing more humor into our professional lives? Most of the successful and ethical leaders have learned the power of motivation by utilizing...

A Primer on Prostate Cancer: The Empowered Patient's Guide.(Book Review)
October 1, 2003... A Primer on Prostate Cancer: The Impowered Patient's Guide by Stephen B. Strum and Donna Pogliano (2002). Paperback. Published by Life Extension Media, Southbury, CT. If you received the SUNA Electronic News Bulletin last July, you were...

Genital and dermatologic examination Part II: the male patient.(Intimacy Issues)
October 1, 2003... Just as the female patient's comprehensive care necessitates physical examination as described in the last issue of this column (Kellogg-Spadt & Albaugh, 2003), the male patient who presents to his health care provider with genitourinary...

Getting ready for certification: urolithiasis.(Professional Enhancement)
October 1, 2003... Living in Las Vegas, Nevada, gives us many opportunities to treat urinary stones. individuals living in hot, dry climates are prone to dehydration, which increases the incidence of stone development. Here is a sample of questions regarding...

News briefs on diagnostics, treatment modalities, and medications.(Medication Minute)(duloxetine for stress urinary incontinence)(Cox-2 inhibitors for cancer prevention)(antibiotics for treating prostate biopsy complications)(evaluation of doxazosin and finasteride for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract infections)(connection between lower urinary tract infection and sexual dysfunction)(finasteride (Proscar) for prostate cancer risk prevention)
October 1, 2003... Keeping up with the latest trends in diagnosis and treatment of the multiplicity of urogic problems encountered by patients in varied practices is truly a staggering endeavor. Add to that the new medications that constantly arrive on the market...

What do I tell my patients about drinking water and the risk of bladder cancer?(Complementary and Preventive Medicine)
October 1, 2003... Occupational exposure to arylamines, schistosomiasis, and especially smoking are well-known potential causes of bladder cancer. However, numerous individuals who are diagnosed with this cancer apparently have no known etiology. Increased...

The leader as chief knowledge officer.(On Leadership)
October 1, 2003... Executive Summary * The most strategic asset a leader has to work with is the competency of her/his staff to perform at a level of excellence. * The successful leader has the ability to create Communities of Practice within the...

Yamanouchi enters the U.S. pharmaceutical market.(New Products)(Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Company Ltd.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Yamanouchi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., the third largest pharmaceutical company in Japan, has announced the formation and launch of a new business in the United States, Yamanouchi Pharma America, Inc., to further advance its global strategy for...

Complexed PSA test more accurate than traditional PSA test.(New Products)(Bayer Diagnostics prostate specific antigen test)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Findings released by Bayer Diagnostics have concluded that the complexed prostate specific antigen (cPSA) test is more accurate than the total PSA (tPSA) test currently used by most physicians for prostate cancer detection and monitoring. Eight...

LoFric[R] Plus for intermittent catheterization announced.(New Products)(Astra Tech)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... LoFric[R] Plus is a new softer, more pliable version of the LoFric catheter for intermittent catheterization, with the same low-friction hydrophilic coating. LoFric Plus is ideal for rubber catheter users who want the clinical benefits of...

Prelief[R] dietary supplement improves quality of life for patients with overactive bladder.(New Products)(AkPharma Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... According to new study data, the dietary supplement Prelief[R] is effective in significantly improving quality of life for patients suffering with overactive bladder. Specifically, the study, sponsored by AkPharma, Inc., showed that the...

Tyco Healthcare introduces new LCD viewing technology.(New Products)(Liebel-Flarsheim Hydra Vision Plus DR Urological Imaging System )
October 1, 2003... Tyco Healthcare has introduced the Liebel-Flarsheim Hydra Vision[R] Plus DR Urological Imaging System with optional ViewMax[TM] LCD viewing technology, which provides a new imaging solution for a variety of procedures. Incorporating all...

High-performance approach to patient care available from Tyco Healthcare.(New Products)(Liebel-Flarsheim Hydra Vision Plus HP Urological Imaging System )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Liebel-Flarsheim Hydra Vision[R] Plus HP Urological Imaging System provides a high-performance approach to patient care for diagnostic and surgical urologic procedures. Designed to ensure patient safety from a procedural perspective,...

Delaying PSA progression in patients with advanced prostate cancer.(New Products)(prostate specific antigen )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... New data presented at the American Urological Association 2002 Annual Meeting showed that treatment with atrasentan (ABT-627), Abbott Laboratories' investigational selective endothelin-A receptor antagonist, delayed the progression of prostate...

Tined lead for InterStim[R] therapy enables percutaneous implant.(New Products)(urinary incontinence treatment from Medtronic Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... InterStim[R] Therapy for Urinary Control, which uses an implanted medical device akin to a cardiac pacemaker to stimulate the sacral nerves and improve bladder function, has been enhanced with the full-scale commercial launch of a new lead that...

Hormone therapy with innovative delivery system available for prostate cancer.(New Products)(Eligard from Sanofi-Synthelabo Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Sanofi-Synthelabo, Inc. has announced the commercial availability of Eligard[TM] 7.5 mg (leuprolide acetate for injectable suspension), a hormone therapy for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Eligard 7.5 mg suppresses...

Diagnostic Ultrasound introduces 'Program of Excellence'.(New Products)(study program for bladder conditions management)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Diagnostic Ultrasound recently introduced a simple, practical solution to the problem of incontinence in extended care. By combining an accredited training program for nursing staff with rapid, noninvasive bladder volume measurement, nursing...