Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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This study aimed to explore nonurgent pediatric interhospital transfers through the lens of nurses' experiences and perceptions when undertaking these transfers. ⋯ By exploring the stories and experiences of emergency nurses who undertake pediatric interhospital transfers, a deep investigation of the risks and challenges has been described, an area often underrepresented in the literature. Findings from this study highlight important learnings for pediatric interhospital transfer that add value to the wider body of evidence.
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Review
The Experience of Families Accompanying a Senior to the Emergency Department: A Scoping Review.
Seniors are often accompanied by a family member to the emergency department. Families advocate for their needs and contribute to the continuity of care. However, they often feel excluded from care. To improve the quality and safety of care for seniors, it is necessary to consider the experience of families in the emergency department. The aim was to identify and synthesize the available scientific literature dealing with the experience of families accompanying a senior to the emergency department. To identify and synthesize the available scientific literature dealing with the experience of families accompanying a senior to the emergency department. ⋯ The experience of families of seniors in the emergency department is multifactorial and part of a trajectory of care and health services.
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An updated stroke process was designed and implemented at an Acute Stroke Ready community hospital that relies on telestroke services. The objectives of the current quality improvement project were to describe the updates to the stroke process and compare pre- and postintervention data on nurse-driven elements of the process, namely telestroke notification and neurologist assessment. ⋯ This project led to significant improvements in nurse-driven elements of the stroke process. It demonstrates effective implementation of e-alert and collaboration with telestroke services at an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital serving rural communities.
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Case Reports
A Grade Ⅲ Severe Hypersensitivity Caused by Gadopentatic Acid Injection: A Case Report.
Gadopentetic acid is a common contrast agent for enhanced magnetic resonance imaging. Adverse reactions due to gadolinium-based contrast agents are rare and easily overlooked by medical staff. A patient developed a rash as the first symptom and quickly developed a severe allergic reaction after receiving gadopentetic acid. ⋯ This case stresses the importance of being equipped with the medicines, items, supplies, and equipment needed for emergency treatments in all departments where contrast agents are used. Patients with apparently mild adverse reactions to contrast agents should not be overlooked.