Emergency nursing resource: non-invasive temperature measurement in the emergency department.

Comparing the effect of family presence and their training before presence on patient's anxiety during invasive nursing procedures in the emergency department: a randomized clinical trial

Introduction: Today, despite of emphasis on family-based care strategies, there is little understanding of the adult patient's perception of the presence of family members during emergency care and invasive procedures. The aim of this study was to comparing the effect of family presence and their training before the presence on the anxiety of patients undergoing invasive nursing procedures in t...

Evaluation of Diagnostic Value of Clinical Ultrasonography Compared to Radiography in the Diagnosis of Metacarpal Fractures in the Emergency

Background and Objectives: Metacarpal and finger fractures are the most common upper organ injuries in the emergency. The hand is one of the most important and effective part in this organ. Diagnosis and treatment for these organs are crucial until complete recovery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of ultrasonography compared to radiography in the diagnosis of metacar...

Family presence during resuscitation and/or invasive procedures in the Emergency Department: one size does not fit all.

Family presence during invasive procedures and resuscitation in the emergency department: a review of the literature.

Many emergency departments offer the option of family presence during invasive procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, but lack written guidelines to govern the practice. A lack of formal guidelines can place emergency nurses in a difficult position when a crisis occurs and family members confront nurses with requests to be permitted at the bedside. Without written policies for family pre...

Working together to improve patient safety.

One of our core aims at the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children (RBHSC) emergency department (ED) is to ensure patient safety within financial and resource constraints.