Abstract
Standing orders at triage can decrease treatment time of shortness-of-breath patients by 40 minutes in the ED, says a new study. To improve care: • Consider both cardiac and pulmonary causes in elders with multiple comorbidities. • Give nebulized medications immediately if appropriate. • Ask if patients were previously hospitalized or intubated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 117-118 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | ED Nursing |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Aug 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Nursing