Journal of emergency nursing : JEN : official publication of the Emergency Department Nurses Association
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Review Case Reports
Pediatric anaphylaxis: allergic reaction to egg applied to burns.
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No research exists evaluating family presence (FP) during resuscitation interventions (RIs) and invasive procedures (IPs) using ENA guidelines in a pediatric emergency department. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of an FP protocol in facilitating uninterrupted care and describe parents' and providers' experiences. ⋯ The findings suggest the effectiveness of a pediatric emergency department FP protocol in facilitating uninterrupted patient care. The benefits identified for parents support implementation of FP programs.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Pneumatic tube delivery system for blood samples reduces turnaround times without affecting sample quality.
In this study, blood samples from ED patients that were delivered to the laboratory by a pneumatic tube delivery system and by a human courier were compared for timeliness and quality of results. ⋯ The use of a pneumatic tube delivery system for transporting blood samples from the emergency department to the laboratory can significantly reduce the turnaround times of results without a reduction in sample quality.