Hello looking for something interesting in the ER. I was looking for something i can use once out in the field. Maybe some dx that are hard to diagnose and are important to know. thanks guys
classicdame, MSN, EdD 2 Articles; 7,255 Posts Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator. Dec 5, 2008 how about pain management? How do you assess pain for non-verbal patients, drug addicts, demented patients, babies?? A friend of mine found a tool that is used for non-verbal patients and had nurses do a pretest to see what they knew about pain management for a specific population (alzhiemers pts). Then she taught them the tool and did a post test to see if their score improved. I thought it was a smart thing!
back2bRN 97 Posts Specializes in ER, L&D, RR, Rural nursing. Has 15 years experience. Dec 5, 2008 Look up PANDAS. Very interesting dx and s&s. (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections)Actually had a pt present with it, sent to tertiary children's hospital d/t the rarity in this area. Cool to be involved with the case.
allnurses Guide JBudd, MSN 1 Article; 3,836 Posts Specializes in Trauma, Teaching. Has 42 years experience. Dec 5, 2008 Necrotizing fascitis
allnurses Guide JBudd, MSN 1 Article; 3,836 Posts Specializes in Trauma, Teaching. Has 42 years experience. Dec 7, 2008 Not very, but it is extremly emergent. UNM has one of the world's experts in it, he gave some lectures at some of the trauma conferences I've been to in NM. Don't remember his name, though, sorry.
TraumaNurseRN 497 Posts Dec 8, 2008 How about investigating the statistical data and outcomes of Trauma Alerts in your ED and the cost of their rehabilitation.
Blee O'Myacin, BSN, RN 721 Posts Specializes in ED, ICU, Heme/Onc. Dec 8, 2008 Percentage of blood cultures that come out positive, broken down by type of infection and whether they come from the community or from a group living environment. We've been seeing a lot more people walking in with MRSA skin wounds who then turn out to have pos. blood cultures.No NF here though.Blee
S.T.A.C.E.Y, LPN 562 Posts Specializes in Emergency. Has 2 years experience. Dec 11, 2008 Standard Rule is an ECG within 10 minutes of arrival for any chest pain or cardiac symptoms. Maybe researching the barriers to staff obtaining an ECG within 10 minutes. Can look into training issues, process issues, attitude issues, etc. I think this would be a great topic, and could actually a helpful research paper for an ER dpt looking to decrease recognition of STEMIs.
RN28MD 272 Posts Dec 12, 2008 WOW great ideas guys very helpul. I still haven't decided completely but great ideas!
beccarner 36 Posts Specializes in OR, ER, TRAVEL, SURGICARE, WOMENS HOSP. Dec 16, 2008 Would love to have someone invest in the research on the statistics of generations whom have perpetuated the Medicaid train. Why do they not break the train of the "OWE ME" LAZY WAY of thinking. In the ER I see able-bodied women who do not work, are not married and collect a check from the government. Where in the constitution does it say we the people are respsible for your healthcare? Found out how to instill pride in the younger generation and break the chain. HELp!
