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As the numbers of acute severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infections continue to rise, we are learning that symptoms do not resolve quickly in all patients. Although why some patients experience persistent symptoms is not clear, these individuals suffer. Long-hauler is the term that is associated with these persistent symptoms, and this review of the literature provides information to nurse practitioners working in primary care about symptoms, risk factors, and resources for disease management.
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Sepsis is both common and costly. Successful implementation of guidelines in the acute care setting has decreased mortality and increased the number of sepsis survivors. However, patients returning to the community continue to experience complications related to sepsis and many are poorly prepared to manage these long-term complications. These long-term complications are collectively referred to as post-sepsis syndrome. The purpose of this review is to increase knowledge about post-sepsis syndrome and to compare post-sepsis syndrome with post-intensive care unit syndrome.
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Sepse , Cuidados Críticos , Enfermagem de Cuidados Críticos , Humanos , Unidades de Terapia Intensiva , SobreviventesRESUMO
Optimal patient flow minimizes waiting and is associated with quality healthcare. Emergency Department crowding is an indicator of poor patient flow and has been the focus of patient flow interventions. These interventions have failed to address interactions among components of the hospital. This has led to an incomplete understanding of why poor patient flow occurs and what is the best strategy for improving patient flow. The purpose of this article is to review the literature on the importance of good patient flow within hospitals and present a conceptual model of patient flow to guide research in this area.
