Early Recognition Journal of Nursing

Take A Minute to Listen, It Could Save a Life

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Listening for a carotid bruit might help save a life. Stroke cases are increasing and are debilitating to patients and their families. Listening to the carotids for one minute each time you listen to the heart since a 2mm carotid luminal narrowing can cause a bruit. If a bruit is detected, report this finding to the primary care provider to help curb the upward trend of strokes.

Submitted by Amy Roberts Huff PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP; Melinda Hermanns, PhD, RN, PMH-BC, CNE, ANEF

Detour Off The Sepsis Road: Early Recognition is Key

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At present, the US reports approximately 750,000 cases of sepsis a year and estimates 1 million cases by 2020 With a mortality rate of 30%, an estimated 250,000 annual deaths, and hospital costs exceeding $16 billion, sepsis has become a burden. It is imperative to increase the awareness and early recognition of sepsis.

Submitted by Angela Buckles, RN, CNS-S, Murray State University

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