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Children under 2 years old with asthma are more likely than other children to return to the ED within seven days, according to a recent analysis of 4,228 visits.1
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Point-of-care tests done by ED nurses at triage or the patient's bedside are increasing "both in terms of use and diversity," according to Darlene Matsuoka, RN, MN, CEN, CCRN, ED clinical nurse educator at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle.
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[Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series on medical screening examinations (MSEs) performed by emergency nurses. This month, we report on two EDs that have implemented this practice. Next month, we'll cover the potential liability risks of nurse-performed MSEs and how to them.]
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To obtain an accurate history from a child, you need to gain their trust, just as you do with adult patients that are in crisis, says Freda Lyon, RN, BSN, MHA, service line administrator at Bixler Emergency Center in Tallahassee, FL.
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Low sexual desire is commonly reported by postmenopausal women. A new study suggests that testosterone replacement may be of benefit.
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Elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (CRP) may help identify otherwise healthy patients with normal cholesterol levels who will benefit from statin therapy, according to the JUPITER trial published in November.
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The American College of Physicians has issued a practice guideline for the use of antidepressants to treat depressive disorders.
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The continued shortage of the Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) vaccine has not led to an increase in Haemophilus infections according to the MMWR.
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The FDA has approved fesoterodine fumarate for the treatment of overactive bladder.
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Emergency physicians perform many lifesaving procedures every day; however, none is more important than effective airway management.
