Triage

Crisis of lethality Suicide is defined as the preconceived act of taking one’s life (Joiner, 2007). The number of suicide cases around the world is growing at an unprecedented rate. Suicide is ranked as one of the top 5 causes of deaths among individuals living in the western world. This worrying trend has brought to focus the underlying issues responsible for this catastrophe. The need to identify factors and avert situations that may lead to suicide is gaining traction amongst the global…

If you have to visit the emergency department, whether it is for something serious, or just because it's the middle of the night and you cannot wait until the next morning, the doctors and nurses have complete control. There is usually a triage nurse located somewhere in an office by the front desk of the emergency department. That nurse determines who will be seen in what order. If that isn’t control, I’m not sure what is. The doctors follow the same basic concept, even after you have been…

Triage protocol was in affect: 1st patient- Tag line operator #1 was assessed and had no major injuries… Scratches and bruises found. (Green Tag) 2nd Patient- Tag line operator #2 was found alert, breathing adequately, Circulation present, Smoking glove…

The last patient in the triage line is having a heart attack. I take a deep breath, rally my team, and begin the match. I come alive in the emergency department (ED), when I am competing against disease and injury, pushing myself to the limit for the sake of others. Like a sport, practicing medicine requires dedication, teamwork and skill. My drive to become a physician assistant (PA) comes from much more than my desire to compete against the obstacles facing modern healthcare. On the field, my…

The greatest generation, those many who served in one of the great wars referred to as World War two (WWII). America has participated in many wars before both foreign and domestic, but this war would change the United States and its role in worldly affairs. Not only would it change USA’s role but also only a smaller level it forever changed American culture and roles of women, men, the majority and minority. Men have always been the majority and the “superior” gender. With WW2 beginning…

adds to the complexity of emergency department nursing simply because the body of knowledge, communication skills, and clinical skills required of RNs is very broad and extensive in nature. Emergency medicine practice for an RN includes the accurate triage, comprehensive initial assessments, collaborating and coordinating care with the health care team to diagnose and treat clients, and reassessments based on vital signs and response to interventions, all in an exceptionally fast paced…

Adeline Louisa Vargas is the apple of my eye and one of the greatest things to ever happen to me; although, her arrival here was anything but pleasant and easy going. From the excruciating back labor that started at home, to the scare she gave before being freed from my womb, it was more frightening than a horror movie. The whole process took more than a day but each second felt like a lifetime. Thankfully, I had the mountain-like support of my husband the nursing team to get me through. The…

6. Alternative and Resolution I think that the hospital could benefit from this research study based on my observational analysis with few recommendation as follow:  Perform a staff assessment to evaluate their knowledge  Discuss with the patient/family members, make them aware about the hospital policy/ procedure and assist with instructions on how to fill a form.  Nurses are to read and document every patient belongings from the time they get admitted through ED department, during…

Three Most Important Health Issues Facing The United States Today Obesity is complex, on the rise, and has very negative effects on the whole body. Diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease are typically seen in the obese population. As a result, healthcare costs are drastically increased due to extended hospital stays and the need for increased medications. Substance/prescription abuse is on the rise in the United States. Individuals are turning to medication to aide in dealing with chronic…

suicidality, psychosis, anxiety, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. These patients can be very challenging and often have complex medical comorbidities such as cancer, diabetes, cardiac problems, and other medical problems. My job is to triage our patients and make sure that they are medically suitable to speak to a social worker and then a psychologist. Often times, our patients have recently been through traumatic life events. When a large majority of our patient population…