Postcardiotomy delirium: conclusions after 25 years?

Article Abstract:

Delirium following heart surgery (postcardiotomy delirium) has been studied widely, but few reports compare current instances of the condition to reports in the late 1960s. The authors reviewed 44 previous studies, combined the results and then examined the relationships between postcardiotomy delirium and 28 possible risks. The number of postcardiotomy delirium cases has remained fairly constant since the late 1960s at 32 percent. Age correlated slightly with instances of postcardiotomy delirium. Various other factors such as sex, previous psychiatric illness, intelligence, and time on bypass did not affect postcardiotomy delirium. Significant correlations were found only for noncongenital heart disease and postoperative brain abnormalities measured by electroencephalograms (records of the internal functioning of the brain). Patients who received psychiatric counseling before heart surgery had the lowest rate of postcardiotomy delirium. (Consumer Summary produced by Reliance Medical Information, Inc.)

Causes of, Complications and side effects, Surgery, Postoperative complications, Heart, Delirium, Heart surgery

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Reflections on the first four years of editing Criminal Justice and Behavior

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The editorial policies of Criminal Justice and Behavior involve two reviewers reading and evaluating each manuscript and rating it for acceptance, revision or outright rejection. Between 1991 and 1995, 286 manuscripts have been received with about three out of every 10 being accepted. Most manuscripts have been of high quality but there have been many whose research is high quality and whose writing fails to meet the American Publication Assn guidelines. The journal plans to continue encouraging links between behavioral science and criminal justice.

Editorial, United States, Personal narratives, Literature, Criminal law, Editing, Criminal Justice and Behavior (Periodical)

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The Hull House Era: vintage years for children

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The residents of Hull House in Chicago, IL, were some of the most prominent advocates of children in the late 19th century. Their campaigns for children's rights helped influence the social welfare policies at the municipal, state and federal levels. Among these advocates of children, Jane Addams stood out as the central figure of the Hull House group. Among her many followers were Florence Kelley, Alice Hamilton, Grace Abbott, Sophonisba Breckenridge, all of whom were appointed to influential positions in governmental agencies.

Services, History, Influence, Children, Social work, Social work with children, Addams, Jane

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