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Volume 40,

Issue 1,

February 1, 2020

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Preventing Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Intra-abdominal Hypertension and the Open Abdomen: Nursing Guidelines From the Abdominal Compartment Society

Reducing Readmissions for Heart Failure

Suicide Risk Screening in Acute and Nonacute Settings

CE Articles

Cardiac Surgery: Beyond Conventional Sternotomy With Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Intra-abdominal Hypertension and the Open Abdomen: Nursing Guidelines From the Abdominal Compartment Society

Junctional Ectopic Tachycardia: Recognition and Modern Management Strategies

Peripheral Intravenous Administration of High-Risk Infusions in Critical Care: A Risk-Benefit Analysis

Exemplars Illustrating De-implementation of Tradition-Based Practices

From the Editor

As we near the year's end, I have reflected on some nursing issues that captured my attention and my heart.

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