Positioning is one of the most frequently performed nursing activities in the intensive care units. However literature review documented lack of knowledge about the relationship of cerebral dynamics and different body positions among acute traumatic brain injury patients. the aim of this study was to assess the effect of supine and semi-fowler position on cerebral oxygenations and physiological parameters among patients with acute traumatic brain injuries at Cairo University Hospitals as indicated by: Glasgow coma score (GCS), arterial blood gases values (ABG), oxygen saturation and vital...

The administration of medication is a complex process that implies participate three professionals: physician, pharmacist and nurse. Appropriately to administer medication through digestive tubes, they need to have the knowledge about the characteristics of different drug dosage forms available in the market, the possibility of using or not using them, and the respective correct handling technique. Critical care nurses are playing a major role in preparing, monitoring, administrating and evaluating the patient response to medication and nutritional care. Numerous issues must be considered to...