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"The crowner hath sat on her and finds it Christian burial." [Hamlet]

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

All efforts to identify the decedent by hospital staff, law enforcement agencies or social service agencies should be well documented in the medical records. Based upon California Health and Safety Code 102850 and Government Code 27491. Based upon California Health and Safety Code 102850 and Government Code 27491.

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Ballistic Follies

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

It is critically important to document the physical findings in a plain-seeing, plain-speaking, non-judgmental manner that will not color or taint future investigations. Accurate time entries are important to document. Natural psycho-physiological responses may alter perceptions during the life-threatening event. By John Fund.

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2023 ACEP Elections Preview: Meet the President-Elect and Council Officer Candidates

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As your national ACEP liaison to the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (AAENP), I have the incredible honor, privilege, and responsibility to be your “voice” during AAENP Board of Director meetings. Quillen College of Medicine (2003) Response The workforce study shook the foundation of emergency medicine (EM).

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Assume the position … ??Awkward Airway Positions

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Pull out the manikins (or use a volunteer; BVM only) and run some awkward codes! How versatile are your airway skills? Oh, sure, you can handle any supine situations! Gather everyone. Most airway management is done with the patient supine and on a table. Most training is likewise done with the patient on a table. McClusky, S., Koetter, K.

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Carbon Dioxide As A Resuscitative Gas

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

This is a cased kit of a Sparklet Resuscitator (J size), with pressure chamber, regulator, tubing, reservoir bag, flow stopcock, and funnel mask, with associated documents. 2003; 47 (2) : 146-147 **Shows devices and problematic history of CO2 and equipment. ©Tom Trimble, RN CEN; object from Author’s Collection CLICK FOR LARGER IMAGE.

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The Nose: the other route to the lungs

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

Confirming endotracheal placement: In addition to the usual required methods and documentation, remember that, most likely, your patient will still be breathing. If a beveled ETT, then rotate 90° to left to allow wedge shaped tip to center; if fails, rotate 90° again (total 180°) to move bevel fully left. Always be gentle! Hillman, D.