Spinal cord damage with diving injuries. Considerations for nursing care

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Complications involving the neurologic, pulmonary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and integumentary systems can be minimized with a vigilant and systematic nursing approach to the quadriplegic patient. This care encompasses both the patient and the significant others. A nurse-coordinated team effort provides for patient and family trust, continuity of care, and better outcomes from these devastating injuries.

Medical Subject Headings

Diving (injuries); Emergencies (nursing); Humans; Nursing Assessment (methods); Patient Care Planning; Spinal Cord Injuries (nursing, physiopathology, psychology)

Publication Date

6-1-1991

Publication Title

Critical care nursing clinics of North America

ISSN

0899-5885

Volume

3

Issue

2

First Page

339

Last Page

52

PubMed ID

2054139

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