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Abbreviations Avoiding dangerous abbreviations and dose expressions (Paparella). 2004;30:54-8
Standard abbreviations (Roe) (Trainor) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:356-7 (Managers Forum)
Abdominal injuries Bladder trauma: a review (Harrahill). 2004;30:287-8
Abstracts Injury prevention posters from the 2003 ENA annual meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. 2004;30:109-12
Research abstracts from the ENA Leadership Challenge, February 27-29, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2004;30:205-12
Research paper and poster summaries from the ENA 2004 annual meeting. 2004;30:402-18
Accident prevention Death by syringe (Paparella). 2004;30:552-5
Accidents, traffic Blunt cardiac trauma following a head-on motor vehicle crash (Harrahill). 2004;30:188-90
Moose and other large animal wildlife vehicle collisions: implications for prevention and emergency care (Pynn and Pynn). 2004;30:542-7
Motor vehicle crash victim with chest injury (Morris). 2004;30:91-3
Motor vehicle crashes among the elderly: advocates cite the need for mandatory retesting of elderly drivers (Andres). 2004;30:509-11
Acetaminophen Acetaminophen toxicity (Bartlett). 2004;30:281-3
Acetylcysteine Acetaminophen toxicity (Bartlett). 2004;30:281-3
Adaptation, psychological Encouraging the inclusion of children in grief after a sudden death: memory bags (Foley). 2004;30:341-2
Administration, intranasal Intranasal drug delivery: an alternative to intravenous administration in selected emergency cases (Wolfe and Bernstone). 2004;30:141-7
Adolescence Isn't an alcohol- or drug-addicted adolescent worth a penny? Self-funding programs can make a difference (Téllez). 2004;30:284-6
Aged ED flu/pneumonia vaccine screening for elderly patients (Brennaman) (Fielden) (Fink) (Knight-Meigs). 2004;30:493 (Managers Forum)
Motor vehicle crashes among the elderly: advocates cite the need for mandatory retesting of elderly drivers (Andres). 2004;30:509-11
On-site elder care (Johnson). 2004;30:267 (Managers Forum )
A 74-year-old woman with numbness and paralysis of legs, no discernable femoral pulses, and pain in her lower back (Novotny-Dinsdale et al). 2004;30:565-8
A 79-year-old man with an impalement injury of his face (O'Loughlin and Criddle). 2004;30:303-6
Air ambulances EMS relations: if you can't say something nice… (Lacombe). 2004;30:59-60
Airway obstruction Total airway obstruction by a mucous plug relieved with extreme positive pressure: case report of a pediatric patient (Shoun et al). 2004;30:473-4. Correction 2004;30:551
Alcohol drinking Alcohol screening tool (May). 2004;30:398 (Letter)
Raising college students' alcohol awareness: a successful program at the University of Virginia (Wilson). 2004;30:64-7
Routine alcohol screening for all ED patients: ask the questions! (St. Mars). 2004;30:257-8
Alcohol-induced disorders Isn't an alcohol- or drug-addicted adolescent worth a penny? Self-funding programs can make a difference (Téllez). 2004;30:284-6
Systematic ED assessment and treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndromes: a pilot project at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Wojtecki et al). 2004;30:134-40
Allied health personnel Using LPNs and paramedics in the ED (Adler) (Cavouras) (Cesar) (Fink) (MacKinnon). 2004;30:76-7 (Managers Forum)
Alternative medicine Complementary and alternative medicine use among urban ED patients: prevalence and patterns (Rolniak et al). 2004;30:318-24
Analgesics; see Anesthesia and analgesia
Anemia, sickle cell A shift from Demerol (meperidine) to Dilaudid (hydromorphone) improves pain control and decreases admissions for patients in sickle cell crisis (Perlman et al). 2004;30:439-46
Anesthesia, local Staff nurses anesthetizing wounds (Hunter). 2004;30:352 (Managers Forum)
Anesthesia and analgesia Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department (EMSC Grant Panel). 2004;30:447-61
Nurse-initiated pain relief triage protocols (Fielden) (Meyer) (Wolfe). 2004;30:560 (Managers Forum)
Reducing pain in ED patients during lumbar puncture: the efficacy and feasibility of iontophoresis, collaborative approach (Strout et al). 2004;30:423-30
A shift from Demerol (meperidine) to Dilaudid (hydromorphone) improves pain control and decreases admissions for patients in sickle cell crisis (Perlman et al). 2004;30:439-46
Standing orders for analgesics in triage (Beard) (Hill) (Montague) (Tucker). 2004;30:262-3 (Managers Forum)
Tips for managing pain more effectively (Zimmermann). 2004;30:470-2
Animals, wild Moose and other large animal wildlife vehicle collisions: implications for prevention and emergency care (Pynn and Pynn). 2004;30:542-7
Antibiotics Processing positive culture results (Keenan) (Kirenko) (Llewellyn). 2004;30:166-7 (Managers Forum)
Anticonvulsants Standing orders for seizures in the ED? (Arashin) (Lester) (Peterson) (Stibel) (Valter). 2004;30:357-8 (Managers Forum)
Aorta, abdominal A 74-year-old woman with numbness and paralysis of legs, no discernable femoral pulses, and pain in her lower back (Novotny-Dinsdale et al). 2004;30:565-8
Aortic rupture A 39-year-old woman with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain during flu season (Gurney). 2004;30:289-91
Arterial occlusive diseases A 74-year-old woman with numbness and paralysis of legs, no discernable femoral pulses, and pain in her lower back (Novotny-Dinsdale et al). 2004;30:565-8
Asperger syndrome Overview and helpful hints for caring for the ED patient with Asperger's syndrome (Shellenbarger). 2004;30:278-80
Athletic injuries A 17-year-old girl with severe groin pain and an inability to ambulate during a gymnastics competition (Whyte). 2004;30:504-6
Automobile driver examination Motor vehicle crashes among the elderly: advocates cite the need for mandatory retesting of elderly drivers (Andres). 2004;30:509-11
Automobile driving Avoid lawsuits: warn patients that medication may make them drowsy and not to drive (Summers). 2004;30:7-8 (Letter)
Awards and prizes Emergency Nurses Day 2003 (Lassman). 2004;30(3):57A-61A
Recognizing excellence in nursing service: a first-hand report from an ED manager at a magnet hospital in Boston (Hughes and Frank). 2004;30:578-81
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Back injuries Lift team (Hefti). 2004;30:264-5 (Managers Forum)
Bed occupancy ED overcrowding: successful action plans of a Southern California community hospital (Doxzon and Howard-Ducsay). 2004;30:325-9
Bladder injuries Bladder trauma: a review (Harrahill). 2004;30:287-8
Blood specimen collection Blood samples drawn from IV catheters have less hemolysis when 5 mL (vs 10 mL) collection tubes are used (Cox et al). 2004;30:529-33
The effect of blood-drawing techniques and equipment on the hemolysis of ED laboratory blood samples (Tanabe). 2004;30:106-8 (Letter)
Blunt injuries; see Wounds, nonpenetrating
Brain edema Treating diabetic ketoacidosis in children while preventing cerebral edema: one hospital's protocol (Merkley). 2004;30:569-71
Brochures; see Pamphlets
Budgets Budgeting education costs (Cavouras) (Ray). 2004;30:267-8 (Managers Forum )
Burns Caring for patients with serious burns (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:154-5 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Burns, chemical Dermal exposure to hydrofluoric acid causing significant systemic toxicity (Bartlett). 2004;30:371-3
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California California ENA joins coalition and ballot initiative to increase funding for emergency care in California (Hanson). 2004;30:374-6
Car seats; see Infant equipment
Carbon dioxide >Total airway obstruction by a mucous plug relieved with extreme positive pressure: case report of a pediatric patient (Shoun et al). 2004;30:473-4. Correction 2004;30:551
Carbon monoxide poisoning Carbon monoxide: case scenarios and update on ED therapy (Muller). 2004;30:88-90
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation The experience of trauma resuscitation in the emergency department: themes from seven patients (O'Brien and Fothergill-Bourbonnais). 2004;30:216-24
Having trouble getting your pediatric “crash cart” checked? (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:347 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Ventilating in an emergency (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:347 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Case Review (column) Case Review. 2004;30:9-11, 113-16, 213-15, 419-22, 526-8
Catheters, indwelling Blood samples drawn from IV catheters have less hemolysis when 5 mL (vs 10 mL) collection tubes are used (Cox et al). 2004;30:529-33
CE Test CE Test. 2004;30:96-102, 193-8, 292-8, 388-94, 517-22, 586-92
CEN Review Questions (column) CEN Review Questions. 2004;30:47-8, 148-9, 243-4, 339-40, 462-3, 548-9
Challenge to CEN radioactive contamination review question (Edwards). 2004;30:399-400 (Letter)
Clarification of radioactive contamination review question (Carlson). 2004;30:400 (Letter)
Cerebral edema; see Brain edema
Certification Motivating nurses to take the CEN exam (Clarke and Walsh). 2004;30:267 (Managers Forum )
Practical guidance for the new graduate advance practice nurse regulations/certification (Cole). 2004;30:86-7
Change; see Social change
Change, organizational; see Organizational innovation
Chest injuries; see Thoracic injuries
Chest pain Triaging chest pain with an EKG (Baker) (Pierce). 2004;30:162-3 (Managers Forum)
Child Acute viral myocarditis in the ED pediatric patient: three case presentations (Mecham). 2004;30:179-82
Encouraging the inclusion of children in grief after a sudden death: memory bags (Foley). 2004;30:341-2
Pediatric spinal immobilization: C-spines, car seats, and color-coded collars (DeBoer and Seaver). 2004;30:481-4
Treating diabetic ketoacidosis in children while preventing cerebral edema: one hospital's protocol (Merkley). 2004;30:569-71
Child, preschool Three-year-old with fever, cough, chest/abdominal rash, and swollen fingers (Gurney). 2004;30:94-5
Clinical Notebook (column) Clinical Notebook. 2004;30:150-3, 245-7, 341-5, 464-74
Clinical Nurses Forum (column) Clinical Nurses Forum. 2004;30:52-3, 154-6, 248-9, 346-7, 475-7
Clinical protocols Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department (EMSC Grant Panel). 2004;30:447-61
Implementation of an ED protocol for pain management at triage at a busy Level I trauma center (Campbell et al). 2004;30:431-8
A nurse-initiated pain management advanced triage protocol for ED patients with an extremity injury at a level I trauma center (Seguin). 2004;30:330-5
Nurse-initiated pain relief triage protocols (Fielden) (Meyer) (Wolfe). 2004;30:560 (Managers Forum)
Rhabdomyolysis following a gunshot wound and one trauma center's protocol and guidelines (Terpilowski and Criddle). 2004;30:36-41
Treating diabetic ketoacidosis in children while preventing cerebral edema: one hospital's protocol (Merkley). 2004;30:569-71
Using protocols in triage (Purvis). 2004;30:562 (Managers Forum)
Color Best interior colors for ED remodeling (Manning). 2004;30:168 (Managers Forum)
Coma The coma cocktail: indications, contraindications, adverse effects, proper dose, and proper route (Bartlett). 2004;30:572-4
Coming Meetings Coming Meetings. 2004;30(1):30A, (2):30A-31A, (3):64A, (4):38A, (5):33A, (6):42A
Communicable disease control More on respiratory etiquette (Sweet). 2004;30:106 (Letter)
Pediatric influenza and “universal respiratory etiquette”: preparing and protecting your staff and the public (Walker). 2004;30:367-70
Communication Finding out bad news (Kirsner). 2004;30:564 (Managers Forum)
Improving ED patient satisfaction when triage nurses routinely communicate with patients as to reasons for waits: one rural hospital's experience (Nielsen). 2004;30:336-8
Community health services Nonemergent ED patients referred to community resources after medical screening examination: characteristics, medical condition after 72 hours, and use of follow-up services (Diesburg-Stanwood et al). 2004;30:312-17
Computers, handheld PDAs for the trauma nurse: help or hindrance? (Eastes). 2004;30:380-3
What's in your pockets? PDA use in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:551 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Confidentiality HIPPA patient confidentiality requirements (Adams). 2004;30:70 (Managers Forum)
Conscious sedation Using ketamine in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:475-6 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Consumer satisfaction Making customer surveys work for you (Glower). 2004;30:169 (Managers Forum)
Real-time customer satisfaction surveys (Pierce) (Wolgemuth). 2004;30:355-6 (Managers Forum)
Corrections 101 Triage Tips (Media Review) (2003;29:472). 2004;30:82
Total airway obstruction by a mucous plug relieved with extreme positive pressure: case report of a pediatric patient (Shoun et al). (2004;30:473-4). 2004;30:551
Cost control Decreasing educational program's costs (Heyder) (Stacey). 2004;30:564 (Managers Forum)
Credentialing Credentials for temporary ED staff (Frew). 2004;30:163 (Managers Forum)
Credentials for temporary or “float” ED staff (Frew). 2004;30:494-5 (Managers Forum)
Cross infection
Universal respiratory etiquette: a modest proposal (Lenehan). 2004;30:3 (Editorial)
Crowding ED overcrowding: successful action plans of a Southern California community hospital (Doxzon and Howard-Ducsay). 2004;30:325-9
Emergency medical service—mass gathering action plans (Boatright). 2004;30:253-6
A strategy to manage overcrowding: development of an ED holding area (Gantt). 2004;30:237-42
Cultural characteristics Cultural differences change pain scale ratings in Togo (Reimer). 2004;30:8 (Letter)
Cyanides A 52-year-old acyanotic man with severe hypoxia and profound metabolic acidosis following an industrial chemical exposure (Zavotsky et al). 2004;30:113-16
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Danger Zone (column) Danger Zone. 2004;30:54-8, 157-9, 348-50, 478-80, 552-5
Data collection A comparison of five state trauma systems meeting all eight essential ACS criteria: a descriptive survey (Pfohman and Criddle). 2004;30:534-41
ENA's Delphi study on national research priorities for emergency nurses in the United States (Bayley et al). 2004;30:12-21
Making customer surveys work for you (Glower). 2004;30:169 (Managers Forum)
Real-time customer satisfaction surveys (Pierce) (Wolgemuth). 2004;30:355-6 (Managers Forum)
Day care On-site elder care (Johnson). 2004;30:267 (Managers Forum)
Death Family presence during a failed major trauma resuscitation attempt of a 15-year-old boy: lessons learned (Andrews). 2004;30:556-8
Death, sudden, cardiac Sudden in custody death syndrome (Sedlak). 2004;30:358-9 (Managers Forum)
Decision making Ethical decision making in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:476-7 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Exercises in critical thinking at triage: prioritizing patients with similar acuities (Gurney). 2004;30:514-16
Delphi technique A Delphi study on research priorities for emergency nurses in western Australia (Rodger et al). 2004;30:117-25
Diabetic ketoacidosis Treating diabetic ketoacidosis in children while preventing cerebral edema: one hospital's protocol (Merkley). 2004;30:569-71
Disaster planning Emergency medical service—mass gathering action plans (Boatright). 2004;30:253-6
Isabel's lessons for new Outer Banks hospital (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:53 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Disasters The Rhode Island nightclub fire: the story from the perspective of an on-duty ED nurse (Dunbar). 2004;30:464-6
Dislocations A 12-year-old boy with multiple bruises and a dislocated knee but no reported injury (Baruch and Beck-Little). 2004;30:213-15
DNA fingerprinting Advancing justice for sexual assault survivors and innocent inmates, or threat to privacy? A controversial DNA technology proposal (Hackenschmidt). 2004;30:575-7
Documentation Automated voice reporting system (Polito). 2004;30:265 (Managers Forum)
Drug administration routes Intranasal drug delivery: an alternative to intravenous administration in selected emergency cases (Wolfe and Bernstone). 2004;30:141-7
Drug implants Assessment and management of patients with implanted intrathecal pumps: ED clinical policy sought (Newberry). 2004;30:8 (Letter)
Drug labeling The danger with neuromuscular blocking agents (Paparella). 2004;30:250-2
Drug screening Alcohol screening tool (May). 2004;30:398 (Letter)
Routine alcohol screening for all ED patients: ask the questions! (St. Mars). 2004;30:257-8
Drugs, non-prescription Standing orders for analgesics in triage (Beard) (Hill) (Montague) (Tucker). 2004;30:262-3 (Managers Forum)
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Editorials Elephants in the corner (Lenehan). 2004;30:396-7
Geriatric emergency nurse education (GENE) course premieres in September (Somes). 2004;30:200-1
A Kubler-Ross year (Lenehan). 2004;30:300-1
“Secret patients”: A dangerous, demoralizing practice (Lenehan). 2004;30:524
Universal respiratory etiquette: a modest proposal (Lenehan). 2004;30:3
“www.JENonline.org” (Lenehan). 2004;30:105
Education, continuing Budgeting education costs (Cavouras) (Ray). 2004;30:267-8 (Managers Forum)
Geriatric emergency nurse education (GENE) course premieres in September (Somes). 2004;30:200-1 (Editorial)
“Portable” CEN review and triage course: one state ENA education committee's experience (Everson). 2004;30:174-5
Strategies to cover TNCC/ENPC costs (Brumfield) (Rasmussen) (Steele et al) (Weagle). 2004;30:352-3 (Managers Forum)
Education, nursing Preparing for clinical NP practice in an emergency care setting (Ramirez and Cole). 2004;30:176-8
Unfolding case based scenarios: a method of teaching and testing the critical thinking skills of newly licensed nurses (Gilboy and Kane). 2004;30:83-5
Efficiency Desk management (Hayes). 2004;30:169-70 (Managers Forum)
Getting things done (Ellwood). 2004;30:167-8 (Managers Forum)
Improving the effectiveness of meetings (Martin). 2004;30:488-9 (Managers Forum)
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome A 12-year-old boy with multiple bruises and a dislocated knee but no reported injury (Baruch and Beck-Little). 2004;30:213-15
Electric stimulation therapy Emergency management of patients with implanted pain control devices (Davis). 2004;30:245-7
Electrocardiography Triaging chest pain with an EKG (Baker) (Pierce). 2004;30:162-3 (Managers Forum)
Electrodes, implanted Emergency management of patients with implanted pain control devices (Davis). 2004;30:245-7
Electronic mail; see Internet
Emergency medical services. See also Emergency service, hospital California ENA joins coalition and ballot initiative to increase funding for emergency care in California (Hanson). 2004;30:374-6
Emergency medical service—mass gathering action plans (Boatright). 2004;30:253-6
EMS relations: if you can't say something nice… (Lacombe). 2004;30:59-60
Moose and other large animal wildlife vehicle collisions: implications for prevention and emergency care (Pynn and Pynn). 2004;30:542-7
Emergency medical services, pediatric Controlling children's fever at triage (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:346-7 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Creating a system to store infrequently used pediatric resuscitation equipment (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:550 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Having trouble getting your pediatric “crash cart” checked? (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:347 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Managing pediatric ingestions of the new antidiabetic agents (Muller). 2004;30:183-4
Overview and helpful hints for caring for the ED patient with Asperger's syndrome (Shellenbarger). 2004;30:278-80
Pediatric patient safety: common problems in the use of resuscitative aids for simplifying pediatric emergency care (Hohenhaus and Frush). 2004;30:49-51
Ventilating in an emergency (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:347 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Emergency Nurses Association California ENA joins coalition and ballot initiative to increase funding for emergency care in California (Hanson). 2004;30:374-6
The constant challenge of change (Wilson). 2004;30:1-2 (President's Message)
This was the year that was... 2004 (Wilson). 2004;30:523
ENA identifies key priorities (Wilson). 2004;30:299-300 (President's Message)
ENA occasions many “Aha! Moments” on behalf of emergency nurses (Wilson). 2004;30:103-4 (President's Message)
ENA's Delphi study on national research priorities for emergency nurses in the United States (Bayley et al). 2004;30:12-21
Injury prevention posters from the 2003 ENA annual meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. 2004;30:109-12
Open letter from ENA to ER producers (Robinson). 2004;30:5-6 (Letter)
Research abstracts from the ENA Leadership Challenge, February 27-29, 2004, Salt Lake City, Utah. 2004;30:205-12
Emergency nursing A Delphi study on research priorities for emergency nurses in western Australia (Rodger et al). 2004;30:117-25
ED brochure for recruitment of emergency nurses (Thomas and Randolph). 2004;30:343-5
Emergency Nurses Day 2003 (Lassman). 2004;30(3):57A-61A
ENA's Delphi study on national research priorities for emergency nurses in the United States (Bayley et al). 2004;30:12-21
A Kubler-Ross year (Lenehan). 2004;30:300-1 (Editorial)
Open letter from ENA to ER producers (Robinson). 2004;30:5-6 (Letter)
PDAs for the trauma nurse: help or hindrance? (Eastes). 2004;30:380-3
Retaining older ED nurses (Thomas). 2004;30:525 (Letter)
Strategies to cover TNCC/ENPC costs (Brumfield) (Rasmussen) (Steele et al) (Weagle). 2004;30:352-3 (Managers Forum)
Testimonial to emergency nurses appreciated (Agostino) (Charles). 2004;30:400 (Letters)
A tribute to emergency nurses—the best!—from a physician colleague (Duling). 2004;30:203-4 (Letter)
Emergency service, hospital. See also Emergency medical services
Care plans for patients with frequent ED visits for such chief complaints as back pain, migraine, and abdominal pain (Brice). 2004;30:150-3
A comparison of wait times and patients leaving without being seen when licensed nurses versus unlicensed assistive personnel perform triage (Paulson). 2004;30:307-11
Complementary and alternative medicine use among urban ED patients: prevalence and patterns (Rolniak et al). 2004;30:318-24
Credentials for temporary ED staff (Frew). 2004;30:163 (Managers Forum)
Dispensing medications in the ED (Ballerini) (Kaeter) (Kelley). 2004;30:68-70 (Managers Forum)
ED overcrowding: successful action plans of a Southern California community hospital (Doxzon and Howard-Ducsay). 2004;30:325-9
Expedited medical screening examinations (Prutzman and Oman). 2004;30:560 (Managers Forum)
Improving triage (McNair). 2004;30:75 (Managers Forum)
Insulin pumps in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:248-9 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
New hospital seeks to increase ED patient volume (Pinchok). 2004;30:202 (Letter)
Nonemergent ED patients referred to community resources after medical screening examination: characteristics, medical condition after 72 hours, and use of follow-up services (Diesburg-Stanwood et al). 2004;30:312-17
Once upon a time: ED staffing should reflect complex, comprehensive care and not just the census (Turris and Bell). 2004;30:400-1 (Letter)
A pocket guide to one emergency department: the 60-page OHSU ED At A Glance (Criddle). 2004;30:364-6
Preparing ED staff for a JCAHO survey: innovative strategies to update staff (Gilboy). 2004;30:498-500
Preparing for clinical NP practice in an emergency care setting (Ramirez and Cole). 2004;30:176-8
Recognizing excellence in nursing service: a first-hand report from an ED manager at a magnet hospital in Boston (Hughes and Frank). 2004;30:578-81
“Secret patients”: A dangerous, demoralizing practice (Lenehan). 2004;30:524 (Editorial)
Secret shoppers in the emergency department (Heilicser). 2004;30:559 (Managers Forum)
A strategy to manage overcrowding: development of an ED holding area (Gantt). 2004;30:237-42
2003 “clarification” of controversial EMTALA requirement for 24/7 coverage of emergency departments by on call specialists, significant impact on trauma centers (Southard). 2004;30:582-3
Using LPNs and paramedics in the ED (Adler) (Cavouras) (Cesar) (Fink) (MacKinnon). 2004;30:76-7 (Managers Forum)
What's in your pockets? PDA use in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:551 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Emergency services, psychiatric Effective approach to psychiatric patients (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:155-6 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Holding psychiatric patients (Baker) (Rowse). 2004;30:73-5 (Managers Forum)
A humane ED seclusion/restraint: legal requirements, a new policy, procedure, “psychiatric advocate” role (Blank et al). 2004;30:42-6
Rethinking the way we care for psychiatric patients in crisis (Taylor). 2004;30:202-3 (Letter)
EMS (column) EMS. 2004;30:59-60, 253-6, 481-4
Endocarditis, bacterial A 34-year-old woman with fever, tachycardia, vomiting, and hemiparesis (Ezell). 2004;30:275-7
Epilepsy, tonic-clonic Standing orders for seizures in the ED? (Arashin) (Lester) (Peterson) (Stibel) (Valter). 2004;30:357-8 (Managers Forum)
Equipment and supplies Creating a system to store infrequently used pediatric resuscitation equipment (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:550 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Pediatric patient safety: common problems in the use of resuscitative aids for simplifying pediatric emergency care (Hohenhaus and Frush). 2004;30:49-51
Purchasing new cardiac monitors (Brennan). 2004;30:486-7 (Managers Forum)
Rapid sequence intubation kit (Barber). 2004;30:399 (Letter)
Esophageal perforation A 60-year-old man with pneumothorax and subcutaneous air after vomiting (Frakes and Kelly). 2004;30:419-22
Ethics Ethical decision making in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:476-7 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
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Facial injuries A 79-year-old man with an impalement injury of his face (O'Loughlin and Criddle). 2004;30:303-6
Family Family presence during a failed major trauma resuscitation attempt of a 15-year-old boy: lessons learned (Andrews). 2004;30:556-8
Family leave FMLA legitimate use (Corcoran). 2004;30:168-9 (Managers Forum)
Fees and charges E & M level of care for “fast track” (Williams). 2004;30:79 (Managers Forum)
Fever Controlling children's fever at triage (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:346-7 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Fires The Rhode Island nightclub fire: the story from the perspective of an on-duty ED nurse (Dunbar). 2004;30:464-6
Flumazenil
The coma cocktail: indications, contraindications, adverse effects, proper dose, and proper route (Bartlett). 2004;30:572-4
Foreign professional personnel Helping immigrant nurses attain US licensure (Walsh). 2004;30:359 (Managers Forum)
Forms and records control Processing positive culture results (Keenan) (Kirenko) (Llewellyn). 2004;30:166-7 (Managers Forum)
Fractures, stress A 17-year-old girl with severe groin pain and an inability to ambulate during a gymnastics competition (Whyte). 2004;30:504-6
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Geriatric nursing Geriatric emergency nurse education (GENE) course premieres in September (Somes). 2004;30:200-1 (Editorial)
Glucose The coma cocktail: indications, contraindications, adverse effects, proper dose, and proper route (Bartlett). 2004;30:572-4
Grief Encouraging the inclusion of children in grief after a sudden death: memory bags (Foley). 2004;30:341-2
Family presence during a failed major trauma resuscitation attempt of a 15-year-old boy: lessons learned (Andrews). 2004;30:556-8
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Hazardous substances A 52-year-old acyanotic man with severe hypoxia and profound metabolic acidosis following an industrial chemical exposure (Zavotsky et al). 2004;30:113-16
Headache Severe headache in a 62-year-old woman seen at an immediate care center (Smith). 2004;30:501-3
Health education Raising college students' alcohol awareness: a successful program at the University of Virginia (Wilson). 2004;30:64-7
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act HIPPA patient confidentiality requirements (Adams). 2004;30:70 (Managers Forum)
Health resources The Emergency Severity Index (version 3) 5-level triage system scores predict ED resource consumption (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:22-9
Health systems plans A comparison of five state trauma systems meeting all eight essential ACS criteria: a descriptive survey (Pfohman and Criddle). 2004;30:534-41
Heart injuries Blunt cardiac trauma following a head-on motor vehicle crash (Harrahill). 2004;30:188-90
Hemolysis Blood samples drawn from IV catheters have less hemolysis when 5 mL (vs 10 mL) collection tubes are used (Cox et al). 2004;30:529-33
The effect of blood-drawing techniques and equipment on the hemolysis of ED laboratory blood samples (Tanabe). 2004;30:106-8 (Letter)
Hospital design and construction Best interior colors for ED remodeling (Manning). 2004;30:168 (Managers Forum)
Hospital information systems Automated voice reporting system (Polito). 2004;30:265 (Managers Forum)
Hospitals, veterans Systematic ED assessment and treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndromes: a pilot project at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Wojtecki et al). 2004;30:134-40
Hydrofluoric acid Dermal exposure to hydrofluoric acid causing significant systemic toxicity (Bartlett). 2004;30:371-3
Hydromorphone A shift from Demerol (meperidine) to Dilaudid (hydromorphone) improves pain control and decreases admissions for patients in sickle cell crisis (Perlman et al). 2004;30:439-46
Hypertension Undiagnosed hypertension in the ED setting—an unrecognized opportunity by emergency nurses (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:225-9
Hypnotics and sedatives Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department (EMSC Grant Panel). 2004;30:447-61
Hypoglycemic agents Managing pediatric ingestions of the new antidiabetic agents (Muller). 2004;30:183-4
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Immobilization Nurses and cervical spine immobilization (Sedlak). 2004;30:165-6 (Managers Forum)
Pediatric spinal immobilization: C-spines, car seats, and color-coded collars (DeBoer and Seaver). 2004;30:481-4
Immunization programs ED flu/pneumonia vaccine screening for elderly patients (Brennaman) (Fielden) (Fink) (Knight-Meigs). 2004;30:493 (Managers Forum)
Impressions (column) Family presence during a failed major trauma resuscitation attempt of a 15-year-old boy: lessons learned (Andrews). 2004;30:556-8
If you stand still for a moment… (Wojtecki). 2004;30:61-3
What love can do (Forester). 2004;30:485
Infant Acute viral myocarditis in the ED pediatric patient: three case presentations (Mecham). 2004;30:179-82
Infant equipment Cribs (Beard) (Jordan) (Lester). 2004;30:494-5 (Managers Forum)
Pediatric spinal immobilization: C-spines, car seats, and color-coded collars (DeBoer and Seaver). 2004;30:481-4
Infection control More on respiratory etiquette (Sweet). 2004;30:106 (Letter)
Preventing spread of SARS (Kalafut) (Mischel) (Shepard). 2004;30:71-2 (Managers Forum)
Universal respiratory etiquette: a modest proposal (Lenehan). 2004;30:3 (Editorial)
Waiting room etiquette (Cohen) (Dyke) (Fielden) (Keavney). 2004;30:487-8 (Managers Forum)
Wipe intravenous ports with alcohol (Brennan) (Hadaway). 2004;30:77-8 (Managers Forum)
Wiping just-opened vials before use (Hadaway). 2004;30:167 (Managers Forum)
Influenza Pediatric influenza and “universal respiratory etiquette”: preparing and protecting your staff and the public (Walker). 2004;30:367-70
Information management HIPPA patient confidentiality requirements (Adams). 2004;30:70 (Managers Forum)
Infusion pumps, implantable Emergency management of patients with implanted pain control devices (Davis). 2004;30:245-7
Infusions, intraosseous Keeping intraosseous lines securely in place (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:550-1 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Infusions, intravenous Avoiding disastrous outcomes with rapid intravenous push medications (Paparella). 2004;30:478-80
Wipe intravenous ports with alcohol (Brennan) (Hadaway). 2004;30:77-8 (Managers Forum)
Injections Injection wait times (Brown) (McCool). 2004;30:563 (Managers Forum)
Wiping just-opened vials before use (Hadaway). 2004;30:167 (Managers Forum)
Injections, intravenous Avoiding disastrous outcomes with rapid intravenous push medications (Paparella). 2004;30:478-80
Injury Prevention (column) Injury Prevention. 2004;30:64-7, 257-8
Injury severity score The Emergency Severity Index (version 3) 5-level triage system scores predict ED resource consumption (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:22-9
A 27-year-old man with ringing in his right ear and decreased hearing: five-level acuity scale discrimination of pain (Gurney). 2004;30:191-2
Inservice training Decreasing educational program's costs (Heyder) (Stacey). 2004;30:564 (Managers Forum)
Improving meeting attendance (Baker). 2004;30:488-9 (Managers Forum)
A pocket guide to one emergency department: the 60-page OHSU ED At A Glance (Criddle). 2004;30:364-6
Preparing ED staff for a JCAHO survey: innovative strategies to update staff (Gilboy). 2004;30:498-500
Verifying staff competencies (Beard) (Cohen) (Miller) (Morrison) (Russell) (Weinman). 2004;30:265-7 (Managers Forum)
Insulin infusion systems Insulin pumps in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:248-9 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Insurance claim reporting E & M level of care for “fast track” (Williams). 2004;30:79 (Managers Forum)
International cooperation Project Helping Hands: medical mission organization increases educational focus with village health care provider seminar in Caranavi, Bolivia (Clutter). 2004;30(5):27A-28A
International Rescue Committee Humanitarian aid to Iraqi civilians during the war: a US nurse's role (Gately). 2004;30:230-6
Internet A change process with connections (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:249 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Decreasing e-mail spam (Overholt). 2004;30:79 (Managers Forum)
Preparing ED nurses to use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale with web-based learning (Atack et al). 2004;30:273-4
Tribute to military nurses & correct army nurses' E-mail addresses (Klaus) (McCasland). 2004;30:4 (Letters)
Using the Web to staff difficult shifts (Torti). 2004;30:563 (Managers Forum)
“www.JENonline.org” (Lenehan). 2004;30:105 (Editorial)
Interprofessional relations Abusive physicians: violence is not “part of the job” (Bain) (Hottin). 2004;30:7 (Letters)
EMS relations: if you can't say something nice… (Lacombe). 2004;30:59-60
Handling physician verbal abuse (Clarke and Walsh) (Curtin) (Mason). 2004;30:490-2 (Managers Forum)
“Queens” (and “kings”) (Brennan) (McKay) (Neis) (Paetzold) (Papa) (Stopford). 2004;30:163-5 (Managers Forum)
Intracranial hemorrhages Severe headache in a 62-year-old woman seen at an immediate care center (Smith). 2004;30:501-3
Intubation, intratracheal Laryngeal mask airway: review of indications and use (Danks and Danks). 2004;30:30-5
Rapid sequence intubation kit (Barber). 2004;30:399 (Letter)
Iontophoresis
Reducing pain in ED patients during lumbar puncture: the efficacy and feasibility of iontophoresis, collaborative approach (Strout et al). 2004;30:423-30
Iraq Humanitarian aid to Iraqi civilians during the war: a US nurse's role (Gately). 2004;30:230-6
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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Posting schedules with holes (Cavouras) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:261-2 (Managers Forum)
Preparing ED staff for a JCAHO survey: innovative strategies to update staff (Gilboy). 2004;30:498-500
Standard abbreviations (Roe) (Trainor) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:356-7 (Managers Forum)
Time out (Matous) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:259-60 (Managers Forum)
Joint instability A 12-year-old boy with multiple bruises and a dislocated knee but no reported injury (Baruch and Beck-Little). 2004;30:213-15
Journal of Emergency Nursing “www.JENonline.org” (Lenehan). 2004;30:105 (Editorial)
Journal Update Journal Update. 2004;30(1):27A-29A, (2):27A-31A, (3):57A-64A, (4):36A-38A, (5):27A-33A, (6):xx23
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Kawasaki disease; see Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
Ketamine Using ketamine in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:475-6 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
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Laryngeal masks Laryngeal mask airway: review of indications and use (Danks and Danks). 2004;30:30-5
Legislation Advancing justice for sexual assault survivors and innocent inmates, or threat to privacy? A controversial DNA technology proposal (Hackenschmidt). 2004;30:575-7
Legislation, hospital Living with nurse staffing ratios: early experiences (Hackenschmidt). 2004;30:377-9
Letters Abusive physicians: violence is not “part of the job” (Bain) (Hottin). 2004;30:7
Alcohol screening tool (May). 2004;30:398 (Letter)
Assessment and management of patients with implanted intrathecal pumps: ED clinical policy sought (Newberry). 2004;30:8
Avoid lawsuits: warn patients that medication may make them drowsy and not to drive (Summers). 2004;30:7-8
Challenge to CEN radioactive contamination review question (Edwards). 2004;30:399-400
Clarification of radioactive contamination review question (Carlson). 2004;30:400
Cultural differences change pain scale ratings in Togo (Reimer). 2004;30:8
The effect of blood-drawing techniques and equipment on the hemolysis of ED laboratory blood samples (Tanabe). 2004;30:106-8 (Letter)
Emergency nurse veteran appreciates ENA support (Voght). 2004;30:5
More on respiratory etiquette (Sweet). 2004;30:106
New hospital seeks to increase ED patient volume (Pinchok). 2004;30:202
Once upon a time: ED staffing should reflect complex, comprehensive care and not just the census (Turris and Bell). 2004;30:400-1
One mother's solution to the nursing shortage (Hensley). 2004;30:5
Open letter from ENA to ER producers (Robinson). 2004;30:5-6
Rapid sequence intubation kit (Barber). 2004;30:399
Retaining older ED nurses (Thomas). 2004;30:525
Rethinking the way we care for psychiatric patients in crisis (Taylor). 2004;30:202-3
Testimonial to emergency nurses appreciated (Agostino) (Charles). 2004;30:400
A tribute to emergency nurses—the best!—from a physician colleague (Duling). 2004;30:203-4
Tribute to military nurses & correct army nurses' E-mail addresses (Klaus) (McCasland). 2004;30:4
Liability, legal Avoid lawsuits: warn patients that medication may make them drowsy and not to drive (Summers). 2004;30:7-8 (Letter)
LPNs and fast-track staffing (Brous and Rudrick). 2004;30:260-1 (Managers Forum)
2003 “clarification” of controversial EMTALA requirement for 24/7 coverage of emergency departments by on call specialists, significant impact on trauma centers (Southard). 2004;30:582-3
Licensure, nursing Helping immigrant nurses attain US licensure (Walsh). 2004;30:359 (Managers Forum)
Lifting
Lift team (Hefti). 2004;30:264-5 (Managers Forum)
Lobbying California ENA joins coalition and ballot initiative to increase funding for emergency care in California (Hanson). 2004;30:374-6
Tobacco industry sponsorships: new image belies its deadly product (Malone). 2004;30:185-7
Location directories and signs
High census signs; “Doctors, discharge patients” (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:52-3 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Love What love can do (Forester). 2004;30:485
Lumbar puncture; see Spinal puncture
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Managers Forum (column)
Managers Forum. 2004;30:68-79, 162-70, 259-69, 351-60, 486-95, 559-64
Masks Some tips on basic airway management practice (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:155 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Waiting room etiquette (Cohen) (Dyke) (Fielden) (Keavney). 2004;30:487-8 (Managers Forum)
Media Reviews (column) Media Reviews. 2004;30:80-2, 171-3, 270-2, 361-3, 496-7
Medical missions, official Project Helping Hands: medical mission organization increases educational focus with village health care provider seminar in Caranavi, Bolivia (Clutter). 2004;30(5):27A-28A
Medical records Consistently making old medical records available (Baker). 2004;30:263-4 (Managers Forum)
Nursing home transfer sheet information (Baker) (Brumfield). 2004;30:351-2 (Managers Forum)
Medication errors Avoid verbal orders (Paparella). 2004;30:157-9
Avoiding dangerous abbreviations and dose expressions (Paparella). 2004;30:54-8
Avoiding disastrous outcomes with rapid intravenous push medications (Paparella). 2004;30:478-80
The danger with neuromuscular blocking agents (Paparella). 2004;30:250-2
Death by syringe (Paparella). 2004;30:552-5
Decreasing drug errors (Cousins). 2004;30:359 (Managers Forum)
Elephants in the corner (Lenehan). 2004;30:396-7 (Editorial)
Made a med error? Tell everyone! (Anonymous). 2004;30:467-9
Safety issues of verbal orders (Paparella). 2004;30:268-9 (Managers Forum )
Thrombolytic therapy: no room for error (Paparella). 2004;30:348-50
Medication systems, hospital Decreasing drug errors (Cousins). 2004;30:359 (Managers Forum)
Dispensing medications in the ED (Ballerini) (Kaeter) (Kelley). 2004;30:68-70 (Managers Forum)
Mental disorders Effective approach to psychiatric patients (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:155-6 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Meperidine A shift from Demerol (meperidine) to Dilaudid (hydromorphone) improves pain control and decreases admissions for patients in sickle cell crisis (Perlman et al). 2004;30:439-46
5-Methoxytryptamine New drugs of abuse update: foxy methoxy (Muller). 2004;30:507-8
Military nursing
Emergency nurse veteran appreciates ENA support (Voght). 2004;30:5 (Letter)
One mother's solution to the nursing shortage (Hensley). 2004;30:5 (Letter)
Tribute to military nurses & correct army nurses' E-mail addresses (Klaus) (McCasland). 2004;30:4 (Letters)
Motivation Motivating nurses to take the CEN exam (Clarke and Walsh). 2004;30:267 (Managers Forum)
Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome Three-year-old with fever, cough, chest/abdominal rash, and swollen fingers (Gurney). 2004;30:94-5
Multi-institutional systems A comparison of five state trauma systems meeting all eight essential ACS criteria: a descriptive survey (Pfohman and Criddle). 2004;30:534-41
Myocardial infarction A 74-year-old woman with numbness and paralysis of legs, no discernable femoral pulses, and pain in her lower back (Novotny-Dinsdale et al). 2004;30:565-8
Myocarditis Acute viral myocarditis in the ED pediatric patient: three case presentations (Mecham). 2004;30:179-82
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Naloxone The coma cocktail: indications, contraindications, adverse effects, proper dose, and proper route (Bartlett). 2004;30:572-4
Natural disasters Isabel's lessons for new Outer Banks hospital (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:53 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Needs assessment Holding psychiatric patients (Baker) (Rowse). 2004;30:73-5 (Managers Forum)
Negativism “Queens” (and “kings”) (Brennan) (McKay) (Neis) (Paetzold) (Papa) (Stopford). 2004;30:163-5 (Managers Forum)
Neuromuscular blocking agents The danger with neuromuscular blocking agents (Paparella). 2004;30:250-2
Neurotoxins Contraindicated drugs to treat nerve agent poisoning (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:52 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Nurse Educator (column) Nurse Educator. 2004;30:83-5, 174-5, 273-4, 364-6, 498-500
Nurse-patient relations Effective approach to psychiatric patients (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:155-6 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Improving ED patient satisfaction when triage nurses routinely communicate with patients as to reasons for waits: one rural hospital's experience (Nielsen). 2004;30:336-8
Nurse practitioners Practical guidance for the new graduate advance practice nurse regulations/certification (Cole). 2004;30:86-7
Preparing for clinical NP practice in an emergency care setting (Ramirez and Cole). 2004;30:176-8
Nurse Practitioners Forum (column) Nurse Practitioners Forum. 2004;30:86-7, 176-8, 275-7, 501-3, 565-8
Nurses A tribute to emergency nurses—the best!—from a physician colleague (Duling). 2004;30:203-4 (Letter)
Nursing Daring to care: Johnson & Johnson's Campaign for Nursing Future continues (Frank). 2004;30(1):27A-29A
If you stand still for a moment… (Wojtecki). 2004;30:61-3
Recognizing excellence in nursing service: a first-hand report from an ED manager at a magnet hospital in Boston (Hughes and Frank). 2004;30:578-81
What's in your pockets? (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:477 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Nursing, practical LPNs and fast-track staffing (Brous and Rudrick). 2004;30:260-1 (Managers Forum)
Using LPNs and paramedics in the ED (Adler) (Cavouras) (Cesar) (Fink) (MacKinnon). 2004;30:76-7 (Managers Forum)
Nursing assessment ED flu/pneumonia vaccine screening for elderly patients (Brennaman) (Fielden) (Fink) (Knight-Meigs). 2004;30:493 (Managers Forum)
Expedited medical screening examinations (Prutzman and Oman). 2004;30:560 (Managers Forum)
Implementation of an ED protocol for pain management at triage at a busy Level I trauma center (Campbell et al). 2004;30:431-8
Nurses and cervical spine immobilization (Sedlak). 2004;30:165-6 (Managers Forum)
The pupil examination in the trauma patient (Gattey). 2004;30:512-13
Triage technician to help with waiting room reassessment (Fielden) (Keyes) (Tucker). 2004;30:562 (Managers Forum)
Using protocols in triage (Purvis). 2004;30:562 (Managers Forum)
Nursing homes Nursing home transfer sheet information (Baker) (Brumfield). 2004;30:351-2 (Managers Forum)
Nursing records Automated voice reporting system (Polito). 2004;30:265 (Managers Forum)
Nursing staff, hospital Improving meeting attendance (Baker). 2004;30:488-9 (Managers Forum)
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder Caring for OCD patients in the emergency department (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:249 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Occupational exposure A 52-year-old acyanotic man with severe hypoxia and profound metabolic acidosis following an industrial chemical exposure (Zavotsky et al). 2004;30:113-16
Organizational innovation A change process with connections (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:249 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Organizations Nonresponding organizational officers (Robinette). 2004;30:269 (Managers Forum)
Organophosphorous compounds Contraindicated drugs to treat nerve agent poisoning (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:52 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Overdose Acetaminophen toxicity (Bartlett). 2004;30:281-3
Oxygen The coma cocktail: indications, contraindications, adverse effects, proper dose, and proper route (Bartlett). 2004;30:572-4
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Pain
Elephants in the corner (Lenehan). 2004;30:396-7 (Editorial)
Implementation of an ED protocol for pain management at triage at a busy Level I trauma center (Campbell et al). 2004;30:431-8
A nurse-initiated pain management advanced triage protocol for ED patients with an extremity injury at a level I trauma center (Seguin). 2004;30:330-5
Pain management: a growing awareness of the issue (Wilson). 2004;30:395 (President's Message)
Tips for managing pain more effectively (Zimmermann). 2004;30:470-2
Pain measurement Cultural differences change pain scale ratings in Togo (Reimer). 2004;30:8 (Letter)
Pamphlets Decreasing educational program's costs (Heyder) (Stacey). 2004;30:564 (Managers Forum)
ED brochure for recruitment of emergency nurses (Thomas and Randolph). 2004;30:343-5
Paramedics; see Allied health personnel
Paresis A 34-year-old woman with fever, tachycardia, vomiting, and hemiparesis (Ezell). 2004;30:275-7
Patient admission Moving admitted patients faster (Beard) (DiMarco and Gillespie) (Henry) (Kaeter). 2004;30:72-3 (Managers Forum)
Patient advocacy A humane ED seclusion/restraint: legal requirements, a new policy, procedure, “psychiatric advocate” role (Blank et al). 2004;30:42-6
Patient care planning Care plans for patients with frequent ED visits for such chief complaints as back pain, migraine, and abdominal pain (Brice). 2004;30:150-3
Processing positive culture results (Keenan) (Kirenko) (Llewellyn). 2004;30:166-7 (Managers Forum)
Patient discharge Accompanying patients who want a wheelchair on discharge (Bradshaw) (Harris) (Lester). 2004;30:487 (Managers Forum)
Avoid lawsuits: warn patients that medication may make them drowsy and not to drive (Summers). 2004;30:7-8 (Letter)
High census signs; “Doctors, discharge patients” (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:52-3 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Moving admitted patients faster (Beard) (DiMarco and Gillespie) (Henry) (Kaeter). 2004;30:72-3 (Managers Forum)
Patient education
Pediatric influenza and “universal respiratory etiquette”: preparing and protecting your staff and the public (Walker). 2004;30:367-70
Patient identification systems Time out (Matous) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:259-60 (Managers Forum)
Patient satisfaction Improving ED patient satisfaction when triage nurses routinely communicate with patients as to reasons for waits: one rural hospital's experience (Nielsen). 2004;30:336-8
Making customer surveys work for you (Glower). 2004;30:169 (Managers Forum)
Real-time customer satisfaction surveys (Pierce) (Wolgemuth). 2004;30:355-6 (Managers Forum)
Patient transfer Moving admitted patients faster (Beard) (DiMarco and Gillespie) (Henry) (Kaeter). 2004;30:72-3 (Managers Forum)
Nursing home transfer sheet information (Baker) (Brumfield). 2004;30:351-2 (Managers Forum)
Patients The experience of trauma resuscitation in the emergency department: themes from seven patients (O'Brien and Fothergill-Bourbonnais). 2004;30:216-24
Pediatric nursing Clinical policy: evidence-based approach to pharmacologic agents used in pediatric sedation and analgesia in the emergency department (EMSC Grant Panel). 2004;30:447-61
Pediatric Update (Column) Pediatric Update. 2004;30:179-82, 278-80, 367-70, 504-6, 569-71
Personnel management FMLA legitimate use (Corcoran). 2004;30:168-9 (Managers Forum)
Improving meeting attendance (Baker). 2004;30:488-9 (Managers Forum)
Improving the effectiveness of meetings (Martin). 2004;30:488-9 (Managers Forum)
A Kubler-Ross year (Lenehan). 2004;30:300-1 (Editorial)
Motivating nurses to take the CEN exam (Clarke and Walsh). 2004;30:267 (Managers Forum)
“Secret patients”: A dangerous, demoralizing practice (Lenehan). 2004;30:524 (Editorial)
Nurse retention (Bethune and Burnette) (Cavouras) (Wolf). 2004;30:353-5 (Managers Forum)
Posting schedules with holes (Cavouras) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:261-2 (Managers Forum)
“Queens” (and “kings”) (Brennan) (McKay) (Neis) (Paetzold) (Papa) (Stopford). 2004;30:163-5 (Managers Forum)
Secret shoppers in the emergency department (Heilicser). 2004;30:559 (Managers Forum)
Verifying staff competencies (Beard) (Cohen) (Miller) (Morrison) (Russell) (Weinman). 2004;30:265-7 (Managers Forum)
Personnel selection ED brochure for recruitment of emergency nurses (Thomas and Randolph). 2004;30:343-5
Personnel staffing and scheduling Credentials for temporary ED staff (Frew). 2004;30:163 (Managers Forum)
Credentials for temporary or “float” ED staff (Frew). 2004;30:494-5 (Managers Forum)
Living with nurse staffing ratios: early experiences (Hackenschmidt). 2004;30:377-9
LPNs and fast-track staffing (Brous and Rudrick). 2004;30:260-1 (Managers Forum)
Once upon a time: ED staffing should reflect complex, comprehensive care and not just the census (Turris and Bell). 2004;30:400-1 (Letter)
Posting schedules with holes (Cavouras) (Zimmermann). 2004;30:261-2 (Managers Forum)
Triage technician to help with waiting room reassessment (Fielden) (Keyes) (Tucker). 2004;30:562 (Managers Forum)
2003 “clarification” of controversial EMTALA requirement for 24/7 coverage of emergency departments by on call specialists, significant impact on trauma centers (Southard). 2004;30:582-3
Using LPNs and paramedics in the ED (Adler) (Cavouras) (Cesar) (Fink) (MacKinnon). 2004;30:76-7 (Managers Forum)
Using the Web to staff difficult shifts (Torti). 2004;30:563 (Managers Forum)
Personnel turnover Nurse retention (Bethune and Burnette) (Cavouras) (Wolf). 2004;30:353-5 (Managers Forum)
Retaining older ED nurses (Thomas). 2004;30:525 (Letter)
Pharm/Tox Corner (column) Pharm/Tox Corner. 2004;30:88-90, 183-4, 281-3, 371-3, 507-8, 572-4
Pharmacy service, hospital Dispensing medications in the ED (Ballerini) (Kaeter) (Kelley). 2004;30:68-70 (Managers Forum)
Physician-nurse relations Handling physician verbal abuse (Clarke and Walsh) (Curtin) (Mason). 2004;30:490-2 (Managers Forum)
Physicians Abusive physicians: violence is not “part of the job” (Bain) (Hottin). 2004;30:7 (Letters)
Pneumothorax A 60-year-old man with pneumothorax and subcutaneous air after vomiting (Frakes and Kelly). 2004;30:419-22
Poisoning Dermal exposure to hydrofluoric acid causing significant systemic toxicity (Bartlett). 2004;30:371-3
Managing pediatric ingestions of the new antidiabetic agents (Muller). 2004;30:183-4
Policy making A change process with connections (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:249 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Policy Perspectives (column) Policy Perspectives. 2004;30:185-7, 284-6, 374-9, 509-11, 575-7
Politics It's summertime, and my thoughts turn to… voting (Wilson). 2004;30:199 (President's Message)
Positive pressure respiration Total airway obstruction by a mucous plug relieved with extreme positive pressure: case report of a pediatric patient (Shoun et al). 2004;30:473-4. Correction 2004;30:551
Prescriptions, drug Avoid verbal orders (Paparella). 2004;30:157-9
Avoiding dangerous abbreviations and dose expressions (Paparella). 2004;30:54-8
Safety issues of verbal orders (Paparella). 2004;30:268-9 (Managers Forum)
Standing orders for seizures in the ED? (Arashin) (Lester) (Peterson) (Stibel) (Valter). 2004;30:357-8 (Managers Forum)
President's Message President's Message. 2004;30:1-2, 103-4, 199, 299-300, 395, 523
Preventive health services Injury prevention posters from the 2003 ENA annual meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. 2004;30:109-12
Prisoners Sudden in custody death syndrome (Sedlak). 2004;30:358-9 (Managers Forum)
Problem solving Unfolding case based scenarios: a method of teaching and testing the critical thinking skills of newly licensed nurses (Gilboy and Kane). 2004;30:83-5
Productivity; see Efficiency
Professional competence Verifying staff competencies (Beard) (Cohen) (Miller) (Morrison) (Russell) (Weinman). 2004;30:265-7 (Managers Forum)
Professional Notebook (column) Professional Notebook. 2004;30:578-81
Prostheses and implants Assessment and management of patients with implanted intrathecal pumps: ED clinical policy sought (Newberry). 2004;30:8 (Letter)
Protective devices Pediatric ED electrical outlet covers (Lester) (Weintraub). 2004;30:492 (Managers Forum)
Protocols; see Clinical protocols
Pubic bone A 17-year-old girl with severe groin pain and an inability to ambulate during a gymnastics competition (Whyte). 2004;30:504-6
Public relations ENA occasions many “Aha! Moments” on behalf of emergency nurses (Wilson). 2004;30:103-4 (President's Message)
Tobacco industry sponsorships: new image belies its deadly product (Malone). 2004;30:185-7
Pupil The pupil examination in the trauma patient (Gattey). 2004;30:512-13
Purchasing, hospital Purchasing new cardiac monitors (Brennan). 2004;30:486-7 (Managers Forum)
Q
Quality of health care Made a med error? Tell everyone! (Anonymous). 2004;30:467-9
“Secret patients”: A dangerous, demoralizing practice (Lenehan). 2004;30:524 (Editorial)
Recognizing excellence in nursing service: a first-hand report from an ED manager at a magnet hospital in Boston (Hughes and Frank). 2004;30:578-81
Quarantine Preventing spread of SARS (Kalafut) (Mischel) (Shepard). 2004;30:71-2 (Managers Forum)
R
Radioactive pollutants Challenge to CEN radioactive contamination review question (Edwards). 2004;30:399-400 (Letter)
Clarification of radioactive contamination review question (Carlson). 2004;30:400 (Letter)
Rape Advancing justice for sexual assault survivors and innocent inmates, or threat to privacy? A controversial DNA technology proposal (Hackenschmidt). 2004;30:575-7
The first year as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: role transition and role-related stress within a new SANE team (Seng et al). 2004;30:126-33
Recruitment (personnel); see Personnel selection
Referral and consultation Nonemergent ED patients referred to community resources after medical screening examination: characteristics, medical condition after 72 hours, and use of follow-up services (Diesburg-Stanwood et al). 2004;30:312-7
Relaxation Cutting back for more balance (Hammonds). 2004;30:492 (Managers Forum)
Remodeling; see Hospital design and construction
Rescue work Humanitarian aid to Iraqi civilians during the war: a US nurse's role (Gately). 2004;30:230-6
Research Blood samples drawn from IV catheters have less hemolysis when 5 mL (vs 10 mL) collection tubes are used (Cox et al). 2004;30:529-33
A comparison of wait times and patients leaving without being seen when licensed nurses versus unlicensed assistive personnel perform triage (Paulson). 2004;30:307-11
Complementary and alternative medicine use among urban ED patients: prevalence and patterns (Rolniak et al). 2004;30:318-24
A Delphi study on research priorities for emergency nurses in western Australia (Rodger et al). 2004;30:117-25
The Emergency Severity Index (version 3) 5-level triage system scores predict ED resource consumption (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:22-9
ENA's Delphi study on national research priorities for emergency nurses in the United States (Bayley et al). 2004;30:12-21
The experience of trauma resuscitation in the emergency department: themes from seven patients (O'Brien and Fothergill-Bourbonnais). 2004;30:216-24
The first year as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: role transition and role-related stress within a new SANE team (Seng et al). 2004;30:126-33
Nonemergent ED patients referred to community resources after medical screening examination: characteristics, medical condition after 72 hours, and use of follow-up services (Diesburg-Stanwood et al). 2004;30:312-7
Reducing pain in ED patients during lumbar puncture: the efficacy and feasibility of iontophoresis, collaborative approach (Strout et al). 2004;30:423-30
Undiagnosed hypertension in the ED setting—an unrecognized opportunity by emergency nurses (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:225-9
Respiration, artificial Some tips on basic airway management practice (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:155 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Respiratory distress syndrome, adult Trismus and acute respiratory distress in a 63-year-old woman ten days after stepping on a firecracker (Hassman and Witek-Janusek). 2004;30:526-8
Respiratory tract infections Waiting room etiquette (Cohen) (Dyke) (Fielden) (Keavney). 2004;30:487-8 (Managers Forum)
Restraint, physical A humane ED seclusion/restraint: legal requirements, a new policy, procedure, “psychiatric advocate” role (Blank et al). 2004;30:42-6
Resuscitation Creating a system to store infrequently used pediatric resuscitation equipment (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:550 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Pediatric patient safety: common problems in the use of resuscitative aids for simplifying pediatric emergency care (Hohenhaus and Frush). 2004;30:49-51
Retrospective studies Undiagnosed hypertension in the ED setting—an unrecognized opportunity by emergency nurses (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:225-9
Rhabdomyolysis Rhabdomyolysis following a gunshot wound and one trauma center's protocol and guidelines (Terpilowski and Criddle). 2004;30:36-41
A 73-year-old woman with rhabdomyolysis induced by simvastatin (Zocor) (Havens-Verkler). 2004;30:9-11
Rickets A 6-month-old with bilateral swollen, painful, and deformed hands (Cooper). 2004;30:384-7
Role The first year as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: role transition and role-related stress within a new SANE team (Seng et al). 2004;30:126-33
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Sedation, conscious; see Conscious sedation
Seizures Standing orders for seizures in the ED? (Arashin) (Lester) (Peterson) (Stibel) (Valter). 2004;30:357-8 (Managers Forum)
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) Preventing spread of SARS (Kalafut) (Mischel) (Shepard). 2004;30:71-2 (Managers Forum)
Universal respiratory etiquette: a modest proposal (Lenehan). 2004;30:3 (Editorial)
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs Advancing justice for sexual assault survivors and innocent inmates, or threat to privacy? A controversial DNA technology proposal (Hackenschmidt). 2004;30:575-7
The first year as Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner: role transition and role-related stress within a new SANE team (Seng et al). 2004;30:126-33
Simvastatin A 73-year-old woman with rhabdomyolysis induced by simvastatin (Zocor) (Havens-Verkler). 2004;30:9-11
Social change The constant challenge of change (Wilson). 2004;30:1-2 (President's Message)
Spinal injuries Nurses and cervical spine immobilization (Sedlak). 2004;30:165-6 (Managers Forum)
Spinal puncture Reducing pain in ED patients during lumbar puncture: the efficacy and feasibility of iontophoresis, collaborative approach (Strout et al). 2004;30:423-30
Student health services Raising college students' alcohol awareness: a successful program at the University of Virginia (Wilson). 2004;30:64-7
Substance-related disorders Isn't an alcohol- or drug-addicted adolescent worth a penny? Self-funding programs can make a difference (Téllez). 2004;30:284-6
New drugs of abuse update: foxy methoxy (Muller). 2004;30:507-8
Substance withdrawal syndrome Systematic ED assessment and treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndromes: a pilot project at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Wojtecki et al). 2004;30:134-40
Succinylcholine Contraindicated drugs to treat nerve agent poisoning (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:52 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Surveys; see Data collection
Survival analysis The experience of trauma resuscitation in the emergency department: themes from seven patients (O'Brien and Fothergill-Bourbonnais). 2004;30:216-24
Syringes Death by syringe (Paparella). 2004;30:552-5
T
Tetanus Trismus and acute respiratory distress in a 63-year-old woman ten days after stepping on a firecracker (Hassman and Witek-Janusek). 2004;30:526-8
Theft Decreasing theft of supplies (Baker). 2004;30:494 (Managers Forum)
Thiamine The coma cocktail: indications, contraindications, adverse effects, proper dose, and proper route (Bartlett). 2004;30:572-4
Thinking Exercises in critical thinking at triage: prioritizing patients with similar acuities (Gurney). 2004;30:514-6
Unfolding case based scenarios: a method of teaching and testing the critical thinking skills of newly licensed nurses (Gilboy and Kane). 2004;30:83-5
Thoracic injuries Motor vehicle crash victim with chest injury (Morris). 2004;30:91-3
Thrombolytic therapy Thrombolytic therapy: no room for error (Paparella). 2004;30:348-50
Time factors A comparison of wait times and patients leaving without being seen when licensed nurses versus unlicensed assistive personnel perform triage (Paulson). 2004;30:307-11
Injection wait times (Brown) (McCool). 2004;30:563 (Managers Forum)
A look at a two step triage system: how one high volume, level one trauma center decreased long triage waits (Fisher and Whalen). 2004;30:584-5
Time management Cutting back for more balance (Hammonds). 2004;30:492 (Managers Forum)
Getting things done (Ellwood). 2004;30:167-8 (Managers Forum)
Tinnitus A 27-year-old man with ringing in his right ear and decreased hearing: five-level acuity scale discrimination of pain (Gurney). 2004;30:191-2
Tobacco industry Elephants in the corner (Lenehan). 2004;30:396-7 (Editorial)
Tobacco industry sponsorships: new image belies its deadly product (Malone). 2004;30:185-7
Toys; see Play and playthings
Trauma; see Wounds and injuries
Trauma centers A comparison of five state trauma systems meeting all eight essential ACS criteria: a descriptive survey (Pfohman and Criddle). 2004;30:534-41
A look at a two step triage system: how one high volume, level one trauma center decreased long triage waits (Fisher and Whalen). 2004;30:584-5
A nurse-initiated pain management advanced triage protocol for ED patients with an extremity injury at a level I trauma center (Seguin). 2004;30:330-5
2003 “clarification” of controversial EMTALA requirement for 24/7 coverage of emergency departments by on call specialists, significant impact on trauma centers (Southard). 2004;30:582-3
Trauma Notebook (column) Trauma Notebook. 2004;30:91-3, 188-90, 287-8, 380-3, 512-3, 582-3
Trauma severity indices Preparing ED nurses to use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale with web-based learning (Atack et al). 2004;30:273-4
Traumatology PDAs for the trauma nurse: help or hindrance? (Eastes). 2004;30:380-3
Strategies to cover TNCC/ENPC costs (Brumfield) (Rasmussen) (Steele et al) (Weagle). 2004;30:352-3 (Managers Forum)
Triage A comparison of wait times and patients leaving without being seen when licensed nurses versus unlicensed assistive personnel perform triage (Paulson). 2004;30:307-11
Controlling children's fever at triage (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:346-7 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
The Emergency Severity Index (version 3) 5-level triage system scores predict ED resource consumption (Tanabe et al). 2004;30:22-9
Exercises in critical thinking at triage: prioritizing patients with similar acuities (Gurney). 2004;30:514-16
Implementation of an ED protocol for pain management at triage at a busy Level I trauma center (Campbell et al). 2004;30:431-8
Improving triage (McNair). 2004;30:75 (Managers Forum)
A look at a two step triage system: how one high volume, level one trauma center decreased long triage waits (Fisher and Whalen). 2004;30:584-5
A nurse-initiated pain management advanced triage protocol for ED patients with an extremity injury at a level I trauma center (Seguin). 2004;30:330-5
Nurse-initiated pain relief triage protocols (Fielden) (Meyer) (Wolfe). 2004;30:560 (Managers Forum)
“Portable” CEN review and triage course: one state ENA education committee's experience (Everson). 2004;30:174-5
Preparing ED nurses to use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale with web-based learning (Atack et al). 2004;30:273-4
The Rhode Island nightclub fire: the story from the perspective of an on-duty ED nurse (Dunbar). 2004;30:464-6
A 6-month-old with bilateral swollen, painful, and deformed hands (Cooper). 2004;30:384-7
Standing orders for analgesics in triage (Beard) (Hill) (Montague) (Tucker). 2004;30:262-3 (Managers Forum)
A 39-year-old woman with nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain during flu season (Gurney). 2004;30:289-91
Three-year-old with fever, cough, chest/abdominal rash, and swollen fingers (Gurney). 2004;30:94-5
Triage technician to help with waiting room reassessment (Fielden) (Keyes) (Tucker). 2004;30:562 (Managers Forum)
Triaging chest pain with an EKG (Baker) (Pierce). 2004;30:162-3 (Managers Forum)
A 27-year-old man with ringing in his right ear and decreased hearing: five-level acuity scale discrimination of pain (Gurney). 2004;30:191-2
Using protocols in triage (Purvis). 2004;30:562 (Managers Forum)
Triage Decisions (column) Triage Decisions. 2004;30:94-5, 191-2, 289-91, 384-7, 514-6, 584-5
Trismus Trismus and acute respiratory distress in a 63-year-old woman ten days after stepping on a firecracker (Hassman and Witek-Janusek). 2004;30:526-8
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Utilization review Care plans for patients with frequent ED visits for such chief complaints as back pain, migraine, and abdominal pain (Brice). 2004;30:150-3
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Ventilation Ventilating in an emergency (Hohenhaus). 2004;30:347 (Clinical Nurses Forum)
Verbal behavior Handling physician verbal abuse (Clarke and Walsh) (Curtin) (Mason). 2004;30:490-2 (Managers Forum)
Veterans Emergency nurse veteran appreciates ENA support (Voght). 2004;30:5 (Letter)
Vitamin D deficiency A 6-month-old with bilateral swollen, painful, and deformed hands (Cooper). 2004;30:384-7
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War Humanitarian aid to Iraqi civilians during the war: a US nurse's role (Gately). 2004;30:230-6
What's New What's New. 2004;30(2):27A-29A, (3):62A-63A, (4):36A-37A, (5):29A-32A, (6):41A
Wheelchairs Accompanying patients who want a wheelchair on discharge (Bradshaw) (Harris) (Lester). 2004;30:487 (Managers Forum)
Wildlife; see Animals, wild
Wounds, gunshot Rhabdomyolysis following a gunshot wound and one trauma center's protocol and guidelines (Terpilowski and Criddle). 2004;30:36-41
Wounds, nonpenetrating Blunt cardiac trauma following a head-on motor vehicle crash (Harrahill). 2004;30:188-90
Wounds, penetrating A 79-year-old man with an impalement injury of his face (O'Loughlin and Criddle). 2004;30:303-6
Wounds and injuries Injury prevention posters from the 2003 ENA annual meeting, Philadelphia, Pa. 2004;30:109-12
The pupil examination in the trauma patient (Gattey). 2004;30:512-13
Staff nurses anesthetizing wounds (Hunter). 2004;30:352 (Managers Forum)
Footnotes
February, pp 1-102; April, pp 103-198; June, pp 199-298; August, 299-394; October, 395-522; December 523-606.