Topic Briefs

An Overview of Strangulation Injuries and Nursing Implications Topic Brief

The purpose of this topic brief is to provide the emergency nurse with an overview of strangulation injuries and clinically relevant information to enhance assessment, treatment, and support of a patient who has been strangled.

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Topic Briefs

An Overview of Firearm Safety and Injury Prevention

This topic brief educates emergency nurses on the prevalence of firearm injuries in the U.S., discusses populations at risk, reviews safe storage practices and provides suggestions for patient education.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Alternatives to Opioids Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis

In emergency department patients across the lifespan, what alternatives to opioids are effective for the management of specific types of acute pain? This CPG Synopsis provides practice recommendations for various opioid alternatives to consider for management of pain related to acute migraine headache, musculoskeletal pain/trauma, and renal colic based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Alternatives to Opioids Clinical Practice Guidelines

In emergency department patients across the lifespan, what alternatives to opioids are effective for the management of specific types of acute pain? This CPG provides practice recommendations for various opioid alternatives to consider for management of pain related to acute migraine headache, musculoskeletal pain/trauma, and renal colic based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Aggression Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline Synopsis

In emergency department patients, which assessment tool is effective in detecting patients at risk for aggression/violence? This CPG Synopsis provides practice recommendations for various validated tools that can be used to help identify patients at risk of becoming violent based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Clinical Practice Guidelines

Aggression Assessment Clinical Practice Guideline

In emergency department patients, which assessment tool is effective in detecting patients at risk for aggression/violence? This CPG provides practice recommendations for various validated tools that can be used to help identify patients at risk of becoming violent based on a systematic review and critical analysis of the literature.

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Position Statements

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the Emergency Care Setting

This position statement reviews the various roles of the advanced practice registered nurse, discusses the challenges with licensing and certification, and provides an overview of the Consensus Model.

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Position Statements

Adult and Adolescent Sexual Assault Patients in the Emergency Care Setting

This joint position statement discusses care of the adult and adolescent sexual assault patient in the ED including the importance of providing patient-centered and trauma-informed care. 

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Topic Briefs

Active Shooter Incident Preparedness in the Emergency Department

This topic brief provides guidance for the safety of staff, patients and visitors in the ED before or during an active shooter incident.


 

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Position Statements

Access to Quality Healthcare

This position statement educates readers on what it means to have access to quality health care, how emergency nurses can help advocate for expanded access, and the health consequences of limited or no access.

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