Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Comparative Study
A study comparing care between nurses and doctors in the French prehospital setting: the case of hypoglycemia.
The objective of this study was to compare the quality of care between French nurses and physicians in the prehospital management of hypoglycemic patients. ⋯ In the management of hypoglycemic patients, the quality of care of an emergency ambulance team composed of nurses was comparable to that of doctors.
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Review Case Reports
Droperidol- and ondansetron-induced life-threatening arrhythmias.
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Obtaining an actual weight is critical to accurate medication dosing. Knowledge of length/height is critical to equipment sizing. ⋯ Having a process in place that works with the layout, medical record, and budget of the department increases safety for the patient and may improve outcomes, and if the process is led by staff champions, acceptance of the process may be faster. Regardless of the actual method, patient safety and staff satisfaction can be improved with a simple process that prepares for an emergency in pediatric care.
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Abuse experiences can have negative health consequences for women. Many women present to the emergency department for episodic, nonemergent care and may have unique needs as survivors of abuse. The purpose of this study was to describe child sexual abuse experiences, intimate partner violence, substance use, and reproductive health outcomes in a sample of adult women who were seeking care from a rural emergency department to better understand the health care needs of this unique population. ⋯ The women in this sample had high rates of abuse, harmful drinking patterns, and substance use and were at risk for sexually transmitted infections. Through screening for lifetime violence, including sexual violence, emergency nurses can be an important liaison between women who have experienced CSA and appropriate referrals within the health care system.