International journal of trauma nursing
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To evaluate the need for obtaining postdischarge chest radiographs for trauma patients who were treated with a thoracostomy tube. ⋯ A postdischarge chest radiograph is not indicated for an asymptomatic trauma patient who was treated with a tube thoracostomy and had a predischarge chest radiograph that was negative for pneumothorax or hemothorax.
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An evaluation was conducted of the emergency staff who cared for relatives of patients who had died suddenly. Physicians and nurses completed questionnaires and participated in follow-up meetings to discuss the results of the survey and to recommend actions to improve care for both bereaved families and staff. An informational brochure was developed that provides standard and customized information for families.