American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Am. J. Crit. Care
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As older persons in the intensive care unit increasingly require long-term mechanical ventilation, accurate indications of readiness for weaning from ventilatory support are needed to avoid premature extubation. ⋯ Further study of weaning in older adults is warranted.
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Comparative Study
Effect of an outcomes-managed approach to care of neuroscience patients by acute care nurse practitioners.
To improve clinical and financial outcomes for neuroscience patients by using an "outcomes-managed" model of care delivery and 2 acute care nurse practitioners as outcomes managers. ⋯ Clinical and financial outcomes are improved significantly by identifying patients at risk, monitoring for complications, and having acute care nurse practitioners manage the patients.