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Moore,H., et al. - Rapid-access chest pain clinics, typically run by doctors, allow the rapid assessment of suspected new-onset angina. Five years ago specialist nurse-led rapid-access chest pain clinics were established at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The objective of this audit was to assess safety and effectiveness of these clinics...Conclusions: This audit demonstrates that specialist nurse-led rapid -access chest pain clinics are safe and effective. They identify patients who are more likely to have coronary artery disease, therefore allowing early medical/surgical intervention and reducing patient morbidity and mortality. The burden on doctors is reduced and government targets are met

Today in Education/Training...keeping you current

Preparation of Nurses Who Precept Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Descriptive Study
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 12/18/09

Using Quality and Safety Education for Nurses to Enhance Competency Outcome Performance Assessment: A Synergistic Approach that Promotes Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes
Journal of Nursing Education, 12/18/09

Code Carnivals: Resuscitating Code Blue Training With Accelerated Learning
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 12/18/09

Today in Emergency/Trauma...keeping you current

Prehospital Hypotension in Blunt Trauma: Identifying the Crump Factor
Journal of Trauma, 12/18/09

Incidence and Risk Factors for Deep Venous Thrombosis After Moderate and Severe Brain Injury
Journal of Trauma, 12/18/09

Analysis of Parental and Nurse Weight Estimates of Children in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Pediatric Emergency Care, 12/18/09