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INTERVENTIONS The Delirium Toolbox is a container that holds materials necessary to improve sensory input, cognitive stimulation, and promote sleep in patients at high risk for delirium. Healthcare providers, such as physicians, nurses, and pharmacists may further modify a patient's risk for...

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Procedure for RASS Assessment Observe patient Patient is alert, restless, or agitated. (score 0 to +4) If not alert, state patient's name and say to open eyes and look at speaker. Ask 'Describe how you are feeling?' Patient awakens with sustained eye opening and eye contact. (score -1) Patient...

We are investigating the differences that exist between normal and abnormal cardiac valves, specifically by using echocardiographic data to describe valvular morphology and dynamism over the cardiac cycle both qualitatively and quantitatively One of our current focuses is a tricuspid annular...

We have studied the use of simulation training in medical education. Our research has centered on the value of simulation as a component of multi-modal training. We have performed motion analysis for transesophageal echocardiography during training and have been able to see the changes in...

Through endowed chairs, or professorships, Harvard Ophthalmology attracts and supports the endeavors of world-class clinician scientists and investigators. Endowed chairs offer research and training support to incumbents while giving them the freedom to pursue independent research without the burden...

Veterans returning from deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan frequently report physical pain. Pain can be a debilitating condition, and is classified as chronic if it lasts for at least three to six months. Recent research has shown that pain often co-occurs with other physical and psychological...

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