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"To every thing there is a season. "

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

As with a well-run ‘mega-code’, these are rehearsals for future events that may present suddenly. The memory-tracks and physical enactments can improve actual responses and performance. Sincerely, Tom Trimble, RN All opinions are solely those of the author. Readers must verify validity to their own practice.

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ILCOR goes Annual! AHA gives focused recommendations.

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

The following quotes from the ILCOR and AHA documents, under fair-use doctrine, will help summarize for you the changes. What is the impact of dispatch-assisted CPR instructions on cardiac arrests from noncardiac causes such as drowning, trauma, or asphyxia in adult and pediatric patients? AHA] "2017 Recommendations—Updated 1.

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When will it be? And, why? -- The Silver Tsunami of Nursing

Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ

But the admitted patient 'without a bed" could not go upstairs to a lower ratio unit (Tele or ICUs) until a bed there was available, so the patient remained at 1:4, unless tying up the Code Room at 1:1. The only options for respite were to take a leave of absence or accept a lower % appointment: i.e,

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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! Pediatric Laryngospasm. Pediatric Airway Management. Pediatric Airway: brief intro for trauma providers} [Video] May 21, 2012. How versatile are your airway skills? Oh, sure, you can handle any supine situations! Gather everyone. YouTube.com.

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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.

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

ACEP Now

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. emergency department deserves access to an emergency physician no matter their zip code.

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The Pause- a recognition of a life

Don't Forget the Bubbles

The Pause Jonathon Bartels worked as an Emergency Nurse in America in 2009. After the death of a young person in the Emergency Department, he initiated ‘ The Pause.’ 2016) “Implementation of a Post-Code Pause: Extending Post-Event Debriefing to Include Silence”. Journal of Trauma Nursing. & Liska, H.