Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Vascular access procedures are among the most commonly performed procedures in the emergency department. The objective of the current study was to compare the contrast extravasation rate for ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous (USGPIV) catheter placement by emergency nurses with peripheral intravenous catheters placed by standard landmark techniques. ⋯ USGPIV placement by trained emergency nurses has higher rates of contrast extravasation than with standard landmark technique placement.
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Practice Guideline
Clinical Practice Guideline: Massive Transfusion Scoring Systems.
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Improving Patients' Experiences Communicating With Nurses and Providers in the Emergency Department.
As health care becomes increasingly patient centered, organizations strive to improve patients' ratings of satisfaction with care. Communication with nurses and providers drives overall satisfaction, yet little evidence exists to guide them in ensuring effective communication in the emergency department. ⋯ The findings underscore existing evidence regarding patients' perceptions of being treated with courtesy and respect via nurses' and providers' use of positive verbal phrasing and nonverbal body language. They reveal new insights into the importance of specific communication behaviors used by nurses and providers during interactions. Treating patients as individuals amidst a fast-paced care environment, proactively recognizing and responding to patients' fears and concerns, and explaining information clearly to ensure understanding were critical.