Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Increased teammate familiarity in emergency medical services (EMS) promotes development of positive teamwork and protects against workplace injury. ⋯ The relationship between teammate familiarity and outcomes is complex. Teammate adaptation and backup behavior is a likely mediator of this relationship in EMS teams with greater familiarity.
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Comparative Study
Blood Withdrawal from Intravenous Catheters by ED Nurses: Comparison of Two Practices.
ABSTRACT PROBLEM: Laboratory tests are essential to diagnosis and treatment in the emergency department, but they can result in prolonged waiting times for patients, multiple needle pricks, and complaints about pain and discomfort. The goal of this project is to assess if a change in the blood collection process will lead to any improvement and benefit in care delivered with regard to time, patient comfort, and cost. ⋯ Allowing registered nurses to withdraw blood with the start of a peripheral intravenous line will significantly reduce length of stay and costs and enhance patient experience in the emergency department at American University of Beirut Medical Center.