Thyroid Storm Thyroid storm is a life-threatening emergency that results from poorly managed hyperthyroidism. 1. Causes: uncontrolled hyperthyroidism. Risk factors include history of Graves' disease, medication noncompliance, trauma, ...
Gilboy, N., Tanabe, P., Travers, D., & Roseenau, A. (2012). Emergency Severity Index (ESI) version 4. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Goldsworthy, S., & Graham, L. (2014). Compact clinical guide to mechanical ...
A shunt is inserted to drain the fluid away from the cranium to the peritoneum or the left atria. Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are the most common. A child might present to the emergency department as a result of infection or malfunction ...
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Including a new chapter on hematologic emergencies with evidence-based practice for sickle cell care management, all sections of this new edition have been thoroughly updated to supplement the ER nurse's busy day-to-day orientation process.
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Including a new chapter on hematologic emergencies with evidence-based practice for sickle cell care management, all sections of this new edition have been thoroughly updated to supplement the ER nurse's busy day-to-day orientation process.