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B K Miller

Publications and source records attributed to B K Miller.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2004

Prediction of PCB content in sportfish using semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs).

Triolein-filled semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs) were immersed at three locations along the St. Joseph River in northern Indiana for 30 days to see if the PCB content of fish from the same location could be predicted with this model device. Triolein from the SPMD's was analyzed for PCB using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and compared to residues detected in fish collected from the same locations. There was a significant difference (p < 0.05) in total PCB concentrations between SPMD samples. However, due to variability in PCB residues between species and low PCB residues in SPMDs, a direct correlation between PCBs in sportfish and SPMDs could not be determined.

Animals↗
PubMed1996

Professionalism behaviors of hospital nurse executives and middle managers in 10 western states.

What is the level of professionalism of nurse managers? These leaders of nurses are expected to establish a climate in which professional practice can flourish. In this study, the authors used the Professionalism Inventory to determine professional behaviors of 144 nurse executives and 135 middle managers. Nurse executives performed at consistently higher levels except for the categories concerning autonomy and knowledge of the Code for Nurses.

Adult↗
PubMed1996

Influencing health care policy: nursing research and the ANA social policy statement.

This paper describes policy formation and its relationship to nursing research, examining ways in which nursing's disciplinary research can have greater influence on American health care policy. The American Nurses Association's Social Policy Statement (1995) is discussed in its role as a guide for nursing research efforts in a health care reform environment where favorable patient outcomes are key.

American Nurses' Association↗
PubMed1993

Carpal tunnel syndrome: a frequently misdiagnosed common hand problem.

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common hand problems. The incidence is greater in females and in activities where repetitive, vibrating and/or firm grasping work is prevalent. The diagnosis of CTS may be elusive to practitioners unfamiliar with the nonspecific and intermittent symptoms. The purpose of this article is to describe CTS and the assessment needed to detect early signs and symptoms and to describe the various diagnostic tests that practitioners can perform. In addition, data are offered conservative conservative measures that can be used for the acute stage of CTS and various surgical methods for the individual with chronic CTS. The priority in patient education is to teach individuals how to reduce or eliminate environmental risks and activities that potentiate the carpal tunnel syndrome.

Biomechanical Phenomena↗
PubMed1989

Teaching students how to publish in nursing journals: a group approach.

A course in writing for publication in every graduate program would create a plethora of innovative projects, replication studies, and reviews of literature for the nursing community. Group participation in the critiquing of manuscripts provides many reviewers and consequently thought-provoking responses for a more clearly written manuscript. The interaction also provides a support system for the writer and allows the student to realize that the manuscript was not only well-written but informative and interesting to others.

Education, Nursing, Graduate↗
PubMed1987

Role of an emergency helicopter transport service in rural trauma.

The records of 916 trauma victims transported by an emergency helicopter service were reviewed to evaluate its impact on patient outcome. According to strict criteria, the service was classified as essential, helpful, or "not a factor" in the preservation of life and/or limb in each case. The helicopter service was essential in 14.0%, helpful in 12.9%, and "not a factor" in 56.6% of patients. A fourth category included patients who, despite the delivery of maximal emergency medical care, died as a result of their injuries (16.5%). With the available initial information, it was impossible to determine prospectively which patients would benefit from air transport. We believe that the rapid evaluation of potentially serious injuries and the number of patients for whom the service proved beneficial justify its use, particularly in rural areas.

Adolescent↗