Hypothermic coma: catapulting evidence-based research into everyday practice.
Nurses using Rosswurm and Larrabee's conceptual model are guided through a systematic approach to translating evidence-based research into everyday clinical practice. Based on research outcomes, a protocol for hypothermic coma to be used on patients after cardiac arrest was developed at a Midwest hospital. This article presents a case study explaining the use of the protocol and identifies research outcomes.
Schnautz
Lynn Smith
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Deaconess Hospital, Evansville, IN, USA. lynn_schnautz@deaconess.com
Rowley
Dawn
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D000328:Adult; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006284:Health Plan Implementation; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced; D015146:Midwestern United States