AACN advanced critical care
AACN advanced critical care
Audio Summaries
Every issue of AACN advanced critical care moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from AACN advanced critical care.
A Comprehensive Look Into a Hospital-Based Donor Care Unit
Jun 2, 2026
This paper explores the establishment and impact of a hospital-based donor care unit in New York City, aimed at improving the management of deceased organ donors in resource-constrained settings. The authors investigate how such units can enhance donor care and facilitate organ procurement by fostering collaboration between hospital staff and organ procurement organizations. The study highlights the importance of building trust and effective communication within donor management teams to optimize organ donation outcomes.
Role of the Nurse Practitioner in Caring for Heart Transplant Patients: From Hospitalization Through Reintegration Into the Community
Jun 2, 2026
This paper explores the critical role of nurse practitioners in the comprehensive care of heart transplant patients, addressing how they contribute to successful outcomes from pretransplant evaluation through community reintegration. The authors highlight the importance of nurse practitioners in ensuring continuity of care, managing complex patient needs, and facilitating collaboration among the healthcare team to optimize patient well-being and mitigate risks associated with heart transplantation.
Critical Care Consultations for Patients Boarding in the Emergency Department
Jun 2, 2026
The authors aimed to standardize the treatment of critically ill patients boarding in the emergency department and reduce the time to critical care consultation through an interdepartmental model. Their findings indicated a significant decrease in the mean time to consultation and an increase in the intensive care unit length of stay, while the proportion of short-stay admissions slightly decreased. Overall, the model improved the efficiency of critical care delivery for these patients.