Journal of Neuroscience Nursing articles from August 2000

Journal of Neuroscience Nursing archives from August 2000

Why Neuroscience Nursing?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2000... A senior nursing student working with me recently asked why I had chosen neuroscience nursing. I had actually thought about that quite a bit over the past 25 years, especially on those days when I questioned whether I should be working as a...

Validity and Reliability of the Sj[O.sub.2] Catheter in Neurologically Impaired Patients: A Critical Review of the Literature.
August 1, 2000... Abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and reliability of the Sj[O.sub.2] catheter in neurologically impaired patients. Cerebral hypoxia and ischemia are two of the most important causes of secondary injury after...

Positioning of Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: Research-Based Practice.
August 1, 2000... Abstract: Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the most common disabling injuries in the United States, accounting for 44% of all deaths due to trauma. Once inflicted, primary cerebral injury is immutable and irreversible. Consequently, initial...

Primary Tethered Cord Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment of an Insidious Defect.
August 1, 2000... Abstract: Failure to recognize the signs and symptoms of tethered cord syndrome in patients with spina bifida occulta can result in tragic consequences. Of patients with tethered spinal cord, 35% have bowel and/or bladder dysfunction.[14]...

Parkinson's Disease Revisited.
August 1, 2000... Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects an estimated 1 million persons in the United States each year.[19] Although PD has been studied for almost 50 years, several shortcomings in management still exist....

Fall Risk Factors in Parkinson's Disease.(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2000... Abstract: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, gait disturbance, and postural instability. Patients with PD suffer frequent falls, yet little research has been done to...

Herbs and the Brain: Friend or Foe? The Effects of Ginkgo and Garlic on Warfarin Use.
August 1, 2000... Abstract: In the quest for longevity and as an alternative to Western medicine, there has been a resurgence in traditional remedies. However, several concerns have been raised about the increased use of herbal remedies, including potential...

Neurotransmitters of the Brain: Serotonin Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine), and Dopamine.
August 1, 2000... As the study of the brain continues to probe for answers to the questions concerning the mind, so the need to understand neurotransmitters and their receptors becomes increasingly important. Probably all brain functions are modulated through...

Horizons.(various articles)
August 1, 2000... Laser Clot Busters Although pharmacologic lysis of intraluminal clots represents a major advance in stroke care, it carries certain limitations. Specifically, the treatment window is quite narrow, and hemorrhage is a substantial risk. This...