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If you suspect a possible ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), get an immediate electrocardiogram (EKG). That's the key take-away message for emergency nurses from new guidelines from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology for stable and lower-risk patients.
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More than 7,000 children visit EDs each year with symptoms such as hives, drowsiness, or unsteady walking caused by taking over-the-counter and prescription cough and cold medications, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Imagine treating 30 severely burned patients in a single night. That was what ED nurses faced at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, GA, after an explosion at a local sugar plant.
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When a research institution is trying to stay compliant and keep track of the voluminous paperwork filed during the clinical trial process, it helps to use logs and checklists that capture each small detail.
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Imagine recruiting for a clinical trial when a big portion of your potential volunteers might be sent to the other side of the world half-way through a study.
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Clinical trials administrators and investigators should make certain their processes and practices clearly assign research health care services to the correct payer, an expert advises.
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Research coordinators come from such a wide variety of backgrounds and experience that it can challenge institutions to meet everyone's educational needs.
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Call it a one-stop clinical research shop. An intranet web site, called StarBRITE, developed at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, gives clinical research (CR) coordinators, investigators, and other research staff immediate access to clinical trials support information.
