ED Nursing Archives – June 1, 2003
June 1, 2003
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Pediatric psychiatric cases are coming in record numbers: Don't risk tragedy
A man screaming in pain after a motor vehicle accident. A 12-year-old boy who has just attempted suicide. Which patient will get your attention first? -
Do you know how to de-escalate children?
You may be familiar with pediatric advanced life support training, child abuse screening, and ensuring accurate medication dosages for children. But do you know how to de-escalate children with psychiatric emergencies? -
Painkiller overdoses are rising dramatically
When you think of drug overdoses, you may think of heroin, cocaine, or club drugs such as Ecstasy. But according to a 2003 report from the Rockville, MD-based Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), prescription painkillers also are bringing patients to the ED. -
Boost morale of ED nurses with these novel incentives
Looking for ways to boost morale? You may be surprised at how simple and inexpensive the solutions are. -
Pediatric Corner: Is your care of pediatric poisonings outdated?
When a child presents with assessment findings that just dont add up, poisoning often can explain the situation. -
Guest Column: Use these tips to assess and treat ingestions
One busy afternoon in the ED, a mother brought her 3-year-old daughter to triage after an ingestion of an unknown quantity of the brothers clonidine tablets. -
Cost-Saving Tip: Save money with ‘Price is Right’ contest
Do you ever see nurses in your ED misusing or wasting supplies, and wish they knew what these items actually cost? Heres a solution. -
Journal Review
Laposa JM, Alden LE, Fullerton LM. Work stress and post-traumatic stress disorder in ED nurses/ personnel. J Emerg Nurs 2003; 29:23-28. -
Correction