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The euphemistic statement "may you live in interesting times" is believed to be an ancient Chinese curse. There is another one that I also think is interesting: "May you come to the attention of those in authority."
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(Editor's note: This is the second part of a two-part series on the benefits of a marketing director for a surgery center. In this issue, we tell you about the benefits of having a full-time director with a marketing background. In last month's issue, we told you about the successes of a former RN who increased referrals while working part-time as the marketing director.)
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[Editor's note: This issue of Same-Day Surgery features a special focus on sexual harassment, bullying, and other intimidating behavior. In terms of sexual harassment, we focus on recent cases among ambulatory staff and what lessons are to be learned. In our stories on bullying and intimidating behavior, we focus on accreditation requirements as well as practical solutions developed by health care providers.]
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[This is the first part of a two-part series on identifying and caring for patients with infections. In this month's issue, we tell you how to improve assessment. In next months' issue, we'll give you tips for how to protect yourself and your patients when an infection has been identified.]
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About one-third of heart failure patients are discharged from the ED home, and some of these patients are at risk for dying shortly after their ED visit, says a new study.
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(Editor's Note: This is the second of a two-part series on caring for potentially suicidal adolescents. This month, we cover steps to take after an ingestion and provide questions to ask if you suspect an overdose. Last month, we gave strategies for assessing the risk of self-harm and avoiding over-medicating patients.)
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If a patient tells you they felt a little funny a few hours ago but feel absolutely fine now, would you be inclined to discharge them home? Or would you assess them for a possible transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
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The most common culprits for adverse drug events (ADEs) in pediatric patients are antimicrobial agents, central nervous system agents, and hormones, says a new study.
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If your patient complains of abdominal pain, a heart attack might not be the first thing you think of. However, this diagnosis is certainly one possibility, says Cathy C. Fox, RN, CEN, CPEN, clinical nurse educator for the ED at Sentara Virginia Beach (VA) General Hospital.