The College of Nursing at the University of Baghdad discussed a Higher Diploma research paper in Critical Care Nursing, entitled “Evidence-Based Nursing Approach to Fluid Resuscitation for Acute Pancreatitis Patients in the Intensive Care Unit,” presented by student Ali Sultan Obeid, under the supervision of Professor Dr. Ali Hussein Alak, in the Continuing Education Hall at the college.
The research paper aimed to synthesize available empirical evidence on fluid resuscitation and nursing management in intensive care units for acute pancreatitis patients, extract evidence-based recommendations for nursing practices, and integrate knowledge and practice regarding fluid therapy for these patients.
The study concluded in favor of shifting from fixed-volume intensive fluid administration to nurse-driven, goal-directed moderate resuscitation. It emphasized that multi-parameter monitoring enhances the effectiveness of nursing management in treatment outcomes, while showing that standardized, nurse-led fluid protocols improve patient outcomes and the accuracy of fluid balance.
The study recommended that intensive care unit teams adopt early, continuously monitored fluid administration protocols during the treatment period, and that nursing education reflect these protocols and their implementation to achieve the desired goals of fluid therapy. Furthermore, future research should prioritize local nurse-led studies testing these protocols within local and regional intensive care environments. This academic activity aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals pursued by the College of Nursing at the University of Baghdad, particularly Goal 3: “Good Health and Well-being” and Goal 4: “Quality Education.”
