AENJ: Current Issue
MAY 8, 2024
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a useful tool in the emergency department for quick diagnosis and treatment of many emergency conditions (Gonzalez et al., Although several procedures exist to help assess ETT confirmation, all have limitations, are not always reliable, and vary in their degree of accuracy.
Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ
FEBRUARY 29, 2016
Organization and Specialization in Emergency Nursing. Emergency Medicine Specialization, Recognition, and Organization. Advances in Medical Imaging (CT, MRI, and Ultrasound) facilitating rapid, accurate, diagnosis affording new potential to save additional lives. EM begins to "Own the Airway" (emergent).
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Taming the SRU
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In the setting of a patient with acute urinary retention and inability to pass a transurethral catheter at an institution without urology or IR, the EM physician can perform this procedure, preferably under ultrasound guidance. (14) The western journal of emergency medicine. Journal of emergency nursing. 2011.11.6810.
Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ
JANUARY 26, 2015
Here, then, are some links for Third Trimester Emergencies. Keep your ultrasound handy. Understand the application of the EMTALA law (Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act [ USA ]) to your situation. Verify your own laws and protocols for your practice before instituting change. de Boisblanc, B., & Suresh, M. ."
Advanced Emergency Nursing from AENJ
NOVEMBER 24, 2016
While Point of Care Ultrasound has made limited entry in prehospital care, largely with physician-led services and some Advanced Paramedics; it has largely been as a proof of concept rather than everyday care. I am thankful for having a career of wonderful care at supportive institutions. What I wish that I had then, that we have now … POCUS.
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