Abstract

To explore the natural trajectory of core body temperature (CBT) and cortisol (CORT) circadian rhythms in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (MV ICU) patients.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the Texas Medical Center Dissertations Repository, AAI3459700. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Mary Anne Vincent, PhD, RN, CNE

Sigma Membership

Alpha Delta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Observational

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

ICU Patients, Mechanical Ventilation Patients, Circadian Rhythms

Advisor

Sandra K. Hanneman

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Degree Year

2011

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2020-03-23

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