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AUTHOR  INDEX* 
Cadwell V.  Emergency Nurses  Day celebrations. 2003;29:361  (Managers  Forum) 
Carlson G, Negri E, McGrew A, Plaisier B. Two cases of methemoglobine 
A  mia from the use of topical anesthetics. 2003;29:106-8 
Abbe E. Copyrighting your  personal work.  2003;29:279  (Managers Forum)  Carlson K. CEN  review  questions. 2003;29:37-8, 254-5,  451-2 
AgnewJ  (see  Ray et al).  2003;29:245-53  Carruth A (see  Wafer and  Carruth).  2003;29:349-51 
Alden LE  (see  Laposa et  al).  2003;29:23-8  Carson L (see  Bradbury-Golas and  Carson). 2003;29:492-4 
Alexander K. Recognizing military  nurses. 2003;29:202  (Letter  Carter C. Are  there any  laws or regulations to prevent critically  ill inpatients 
Alexander MH, Raub J. How  to protect  your  “coconut”:  a safety  demon  from being brought down to an already overcrowded emergency  department 
stration on the importance  of wearing a ski helmet.  2003  9  161 19  for care?.  2003;29:202-3 (Letter) 
Arndt K (see DeBoere t al).  2003;29:444-50  Cavouras CA. Staff turnover.  2003;29:161-2 (Managers Forum) 
Aylward  C.  Discerning  interview  questions.  2003;29:62-3  (Managers  Cavouras CA, Weston  M.  Accounting for admitted  “hold patients.” 2003; 
Forum  29:159-60 (Managers Forum) 
Cavouras CA, Weston M. Preventing  ED admitted patient  back-up.  2003; 
29:356-9 (Managers Forum) 
Christopher M  (see  Jahnke et al).  2003;29:133-9 
Baguley K  (see  Farquharson  and Baguley).  2003;29:222-8 
Chuong R (see  Schriver et al). 2003;29:431-9 
Baker L  (see  Fox and  Baker).  2003;29:159  (Managers Forum 
Cohen DM (see  Zavotsky  and Cohen). 2003;29:46-8 
Baker  S.  Improving  department  staff  communication.  2003;29:558-9 
fanagers Forum  Cohen H. Preventing drug errors. 2003;29:274-6 (Managers Forum) 
Baltes J. Providing patient  info to phone  callers.  2003;29:562-3  (Managers  Cohen S.  Communicating important  news to staff.  2003;29:278 (Managers 
Forum  Forum) 
Barraco CA, Kelly-Sproul  K, Santora C. Holding  “held”  ED patients on  Cohen S. Helping staff. 2003;29:166 (  fanagers Forum) 
inpatient  units.  2003;29:555-6  (Managers Forum)  Cohen S. Self-appraisal. 2003;29:365 (Managers Forum) 
Bartlett D. The  ABCs  of gastric  decontamination.  2003;29:576  Connors G. Reviews of books,  videos,  CDs, audiotapes, Web sites,  and more, 
Bartlett D. Dangerous  amounts:  10 nondrF ug  substances th, at cause  written  by emergency  nurses.  2003;29:65  (Media Reviews 
harm.  2003;29:377-9  Cook BS, Fanta K, Schweer L. Pediatric  cervical  spine  clearance:  implica 
Beard B. ED remodeling:  lessons learned.  2003;29:60-2  (Managers Forum  tions for nursing practice. 2003;29:383-6 
Beard  B.  Hospital  vide  niform  cra  s?.  2003;29:274  (Managers  Cook S. Real-time  data and customer  satisfaction.  2003;29:360-1  (Managers 
Forum  Forum) 
Beard  B.  Implement  sensitive  measure  2003:29:467  Corcoran  M. FMLA  effect  on  attendance  bonus.  2003;29:166  (Managers 
Managers Forum  Forum) 
Beckstrand  RL, Sanders  EK.  A 39-year-old  man  with  left  shoulder  Ip ain:  Corcoran M.  FMLA  qualifications.  2003;29:63-4 (Managers Forum) 
comparing  3-  and 5-point  triage  scales.  2003;29:387-9  Corcoran M.  FMLA—notification.  2003;29:276 (Managers Forum) 
Bergeron KT. Family  members’  presence  during resuscitation  efforts of a  Cox E. Reviews of books, videos,  CDs, audiotapes, Web sites,  and more, writ 
vear-old  vi  1  1  freshwater  drowning  seems  valuabl  2003:29:307-8  ten by emergency  nurses.  2003;29:167-8 (Media Reviews) 
Letter  Cox  S.  Billing  patients  who  leave  after  triage.  2003;29:163-4  (Managers 
Blank FSJ (see  Mader et  Forum 
Blazys D. An informal  dis  yf emergency  nurses  irrent  clinic il prac  Coyle C, Welsh S, McMullen  M. Child  car  seat  checkpoints:  one  urban 
tice:  what's new  and  9003:29:44-5  ] 45-6  ) 59-60,  342-> 3, 2  45c 9  community's experience.  2003;29:52-4 
60  (Clinical Nurses Forus  Creel C. Multidose  vials of saline  solution.  2003;29:165 (Managers Forum) 
Boatright JR. New  ror  rapid transport  ot  pat €  Criddle L  (see  O'Loughlin and Criddle).  2003;29:189-90 
appropriate  hospitals.  2003;29:344-6  Criddle  LM, Bonnono C, Fisher SK. Standardizing stroke assessment  using 
Boatright JR. Top issues  in  EMS  as discussed  by leading it  the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale.  2003;29:541-6 
2003;29:261-3  Criddle LM (see  LaVina and Criddle).  2003;29:83-4 
Bockeloh J  (see  Karnes  «  2003:29(4):27A-30A  Cullen A. The Rhode Island  “Station Nightclub”  fire:  professional revelations 
Boger E. Electronic  trac  board  reduces  ED patient  of  an emergency  nurse.  2003;29:352-5 
Indiana  hospital.  2003;29:39-43 
Bollenberg BW  (see  Keough et  al).  2003;29:17-22 
BonnonoC   (see  Criddle et  al).  2003;29:541-6  Danks RR. Blood draws, hemolysis, needlestick prevention, and application 
Boone  L.  Billing patients  who  leave  after  triage.  2003;29:163-4  (Managers  of research findings.  2003;29:401  (Letter) 
Forum  DavidsonJ . Handling a physician outburst.  2003;29:564 (Managers Forum) 
Bottoni  T (see  Schmidt  and Bottoni).  2003;29:12-16  Davidson J. Physician disruptive behavior.  2003;29:364,  468 (Managers Forum) 
Bowen  AP. Second  impact  syndrome:  a rare,  catastropic,  and  preventable  De Jong MJ. Cellular telephone use  while driving: growing awareness of the 
complication of concussion  in young  athletes.  2003;292:9:2288 7-9  danger. 2003;29:578-81 
Bradbury-Golas K, Carson L. A 38-year-old man with generalized weakness,  DeBoer S, Seaver M, Arndt K. Verification of endotracheal tube placement: 
bilateral ptosis,  stiff neck,  and shortness of breath.  2003;29:492-4  a comparison of confirmation techniques  and devices. 2003;29:444-50 
Brennan  B.  Hospital-wide  uniform  crash  carts?  2003;29:274  (Managers  Del  Bueno  D.  Assessing  new  hire  competencies.  2003;29:270,  272-3 
Forum  Managers  Forum) 
Brennan B. JCAHO visit.  2003;29:59-60  (Managers Forum)  Del Bueno D. Staff turnover.  2003;29:161-2 (Managers Forum) 
Buraczewski M. Missing small equipment. 2003;29:359 (Managers Forum)  DePompeo D. Form to track patients with frequent ED  visits and pain chart- 
ing ideas.  2003;29:8 (Letter) 
*February,  pp  1-92;  April, pp 93-198:  June,  pp  199-304;  August,  pp  Désy P (see  MacLean et al). 2003;29:208-21 
305-396; October, pp 397-502; December, pp 503-608.  DiMarco L, GillespieJ . Team/zone nursing.  2003;29:556-8 (Managers Forum) 
December 2003  29:6  JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING
AUTHOR INDEX 
Ducharme J, Matheson K. What is the best topical  anesthetic for nasogastric  Gonnerman K. The health sciences library and professional librarians: impor 
nsertion?  A  comparison  of  lidocaine  gel,  lidocain«  spray,  and  atomized  tant resources for busy  ED nurses and nurse  managers.  2003;29:183-6 
cocaine.  2003  19.4:9 7  x0  Grant M. Blood draws,  hemolysis, needlestick prevention, and application of 
research findings.  2003;29:401-4  (Letter  reply 
E 
Grant MS.  The effect  of blood drawing techniques and equipment  on  the 
Edelberg € .  Double  billing.  2003;29:279-80  (Managers Forum  hemolysis of  ED laboratory  blood samples  2003;29:116-21 
EdgarI   ee  Loiseaue t al).  2003;29:522  Greenland  Sj.  Internal  agency”  nurse  competencies.  2003;29:273 
Eichhorn DJ  (see  MacLean et  al).  2003;29:208-21  Managers  Forum 
Ellison S. Nurses  uttitudes toward family presence  during resuscitative  efforts  Grief CL. Patterns of  ED use  and perceptions of the elderly concerning their 
ind invasive€  procedures.  2003;29:515  21  emergency  care:  a synthesis of recent  research.  2003;29:122-6 
Ellwood M.  A oiding pape rwork piles.  2003;29:468-9  (Managers Forum  Griffin E (see  Miller  and Griffin).  2003;29:240-4 
Ellwood M. Controlling e-mail.  2003;29:277  lanagers Forum  Grossman L. Controlling e-mail.  2003;29:277-8  (Managers Forum) 
Emde K. MDMA  (Ecstasy)  in the emergency  department.  2003;29:440-3  Gunnels D, Gunnels MD. Snakebite  poisoning:  treatment  myths and facts 
2003:29:80-2 
Emde K, Meyer D.  A combined  “crossover”  course  for  TNCC  and  ENP( 
2if0 03i:nn2o9v:a6t6i v  approach  to  preparing  more  TNCC  and  ENPC  instructors  Gnuurnsense. ls2 00M3D;.2 9:1N8a7t-io8n al  research  agendas:  why  they  matter  to emergency 
Emde K. A  vide  I D nursing Course  for new  graduates or nurses without  Gunnels MD  (see  Gunnels and Gunnels).  2003;29:80-2 
ED experi  nee  1 traditional  upproach/  interact  deoconference  tech  Gurney D. Comparing triage decisions  for  th| e  same  patients with a five-leve 
nology.  2003;2'  and a  three  triage  scale:  a quick exercise  for  nurses orienting to triage 
Everson FP.|   n Le WUp rojector  for emergen  ursing  continuing edt  2003;29:191-2 
cation:  one  council's experience. 2003;29  Managers Forum  GuzzettaCE   (see  MacLean et al).  2003;2.9 :208-21 
F  H 
Fairbairn  CD  Wetmore  sirbairn).  2003:29:373-6  Hackenschmidt A. Should access  to emergency  departments be limited for 
Fanning  C.  Multidose  vials  of  saline  solution.  2003;29:16  Managers  frequent fliers”? 2003;29:486-8 
Forum  Hadaway  LC.  Multidose  vials of  saline  solution.  2003;29:165  (Managers 
FantaK   (see  Cook  et  al)'.   2003;29:383-6  Forum 
Farley EM  Nash  and Farle  2003;29:161-2,  1  ManagAet”r s Forum  Hafeman P.  ED remodeling:  lessons learned.  2003;29:60-2 (Managers  Forum 
Farquharson C, Baguley K. Responding «  acute  respiratory  syn  Halm K. Using material from the Web.  2003;29:364-5 (Managers Forum 
drome  (SARS)  outbreak;  lessons learned in  aI  nto  emergency  department  Haney CJ. More  on  the experience  of rural nurses  transferring out  trauma 
2003:29:22)2-8  patients.  2003;29:96  (Letter reply 
Fielden NM.  Avoiding diversions.  2003;29:561-2  (Mana  ers Forum  Harrahill M. Clostridium  diffi4c ile  colitis folI]l owing  an open fracture:  compli 
Fielden NM. JCAHO visit.  2003;29:59-60  (Managers  Forum  cations  occur,  even  with  straightforward  trauma  and  straightforward  deci 
Fielden NM. Missing small equipment.  2003;29:359  (Managers Forum)  sions.  2003:29:294-6 
Fielden  NM.  Video  monitoring  «  2003:29:276  Harrahill  M.  Knee  dislocation  with  an  arterial  injury:  a  case  study 
Managers  Forum  2003;29:489-9  | 
Fink B. Perks  for  RN longevity.  2003;29:562  Managers Forum  Harrahill M. Suspected blunt carotid  injury  in  a 54-year-old woman after a 
Fisher SK  (see  Criddle et  al).  2003;29:541-6  motor  vehicle crash:  a brief review.  2003;29:582-3 
Flade RG. Faxed reports to the floor.  2003;29:464-5  (Managers  Forum  Hebda V. Night shift incentives.  2003;29:467  (Mar  igers Forum) 
Flade RG. Hospital-wide uniform crash carts?.  2003;29:274  {anagers Forum  Hebda V. Perks for  RN longevity.  2003;29:562  (Managers Forum) 
Flaherty L. From the Feds:  research  programs,  and products.  2003;29:49-5  1  HedgesJR   (see  Schriver et  al).  2003;29:431-9 
150-2,  264-5,  347-8  Henderson MM. A 67-year-old  man  with increasing  severe  lower back pain 
Fontaine D  " MacLean et  al).  2003;29:2  since  the night before.  2003;29:9-11 
Forsythe L. Planning  a new  emergen  Northwe  Henry  M.  Improving  department  staff  communication.2003;29:558-9 
hospital's  xperience.  2003;29:330-4  Managers  Forum 
Fox C, Baker L.  Child care during ad isaster  unagers Forum  Henry M. Improving trauma services.  2003;29:559-60 (Managers Forum) 
Frakes MA. Rapid sequence  induction medications:  an update.  2003;29:533-40  Herr  RD.  HIPPA  loosens  regulations  for  release  of  patient  information 
2003;29  Letter 
Frew  SA.  Documenting  left  without  being  seen  cases  2003:29:563-4 
Managers Forum  Hohenhaus SM. | mergency  nurse  on board  tips on preparinfgo r ambulance 
transport.  2003;29:147-9 
Frew SA. Empty bed policy.  2003;29:563  (Managers  Forum 
Honer D  (see  Kalafut and Honer).  2003;29:326-9 
Frew  SA.  EMTALA  and  transfer  financial  questions.  2003;2' 
Managers  Forum  Hopkins§  (see  Jahnke  et al).  2003;29:133-9 
Frey Jl  2003:29:133-9  Howlett DB.  “Rescue nurse”/clinical resource  nurse:  one nurse s experience as 
1 mobile critical care  nurse.  2003;29:549-50 
Fullerton |  2003:29:23-8 
J 
Jagim M  (see  Ray et  al).  2003;29:245-53 
Garrity  T  ¢ Jahnke  et  al).  2003;29:133-9 
Jahnke HK.  An 89-year-old woman  with  angioedema during t-PA infusion 
Gatley R.  An emergency  nurse's  work  with refugees  a,  the  Balkans 
for acute  ischemic  stroke. 2003;29:142-4 
and  Afghanistan.  2003;29(1):29A-35A 
Jahnke HK, Zadrozny D, Garrity T, Hopkins S, Frey JL, Christopher M. 
Gayman M  (see  Wright et al).  2003;29:314-21 
Stroke  teams  and acute  stroke  pathways:  one  emergency  department's two 
Gensert K. Form to track patients with frequent ED  visits.  2003;29:203  (Letter  year experience. 2003;29:133-9 
Gillespie J (see  DiMarco  and Gillespie).  2003;29:556  Managers Forum 
Jewell C. Faxed reports to the floor.  2003;29:464-5  (Managers Forum) 
Glorius  DV.  Installing  on/off  switch  for  airbags:  difficult  but  possible 
Jones C. Discerning interview  questions. 2003;29:62-3 (Managers Forum) 
2003;29:309  (Letter) 
JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING  29:6  December 2003
AUTHOR INDEX 
K 
Kalafut C, Honer D. An 83-year-old woman with suspected SARS:  implica  MacLean SL, Guzzetta CE, White C, Fontaine D, Eichhorn DJ, Meyers TA, 
tions for emergency  nursing.  2003;29:326-9  Désy P. Family  presence  during cardiopulmonary  resuscitation  and invasive 
Kalp D. Providing patient  info to phone callers. 2003;29:562-3  (Managers  procedures: practices  of critical care and emergency  nurses.  2003;29:208-21 
Forum)  Mader TJ, Blank  FSJ, Smithline  HA, Wolfe JM. How  reliable  are  pain 
Kappes JN, McNair RS. Headache and visual changes at triage:  do not  allow  scores? A pilot study of 20 healthy volunteers.  2003;29:322-5 
the patient's assumptions to cloud your critical thinking.  2003:29:584-6  Mador JA. A  2-year-old patient with fever and vomiting. 2003;29:297-8 
Karnes LV, Bockeloh J, Martinez  MP. From  “Weekend Warrior’  to active  Magnusen  D.  Abandoned  baby  laws  update.  2003;29:469-70  (Managers 
duty  Navy:  three  nurses’  experience  during  Noble  Eagle  and  Enduring  Forum) 
Freedom.  2003;29(4):27A-30A  Malone RE. Nurse staffing ratios: progressive  policy changes.  2003;29:180-2 
Kelly LE. A 4-week-old infant with cyanosis and dehydration.  2003;29:480-2  Malone RE.  UCSF’s new  Center for  Tobacco Control Research and Education 
Kelly-Sproul K (see  Barraco et  al).  2003;29:555-6 (Managers Forum)  finds valuable lessons in the tobacco industry's internal documents.  2003;29:75-7 
Keough VA, Schlomer RS, Bollenberg BW. Serendipitous findings from  an  Martin  C.  Preventing  ED  admitted  patient  back-up.  2003;29:356-9 
Illinois  ED nursing educational  survey  reflect a crisis in emergency  nursing.  (Managers  Forum 
2003;29:17-22  Martinez MP (see  Karnes et al). 2003;29(4):27A-30A 
Keough VA (see  Sterner  and Keough).  2003;29:570-3  Matheson K (see  Ducharme and Matheson).  2003;29:427-30 
Keusch  VR,  Walter  KM.  Improving  department  staff  communication  McBee P (see  Richmann et al). 2003;29:471-3 (Media Reviews) 
2003;29:558-9  (Managers Forum)  McCallum T. Preventing drug errors.  2003;29:274-6 (Managers Forum) 
Kirsner S. Telling your  boss bad news. 2003;29:364  (Managers Forum  McCoy CA.  CEN  review  questions. 2003;29:140-1,  335-6, 547-8 
Kitchen K  (see  Loiseau et al).  2003;29:522-7  McGrayneJ . Admission units.  2003;29:157-8  (Managers Forum) 
Kosits  L.  Administration  of  tenecteplase  after  prolonged  cardiopulmonary  McGrew A  (see  Carlson et al).  2003;29:106-8 
resuscitation  in  a  46-year-old  man  with  ventricular  fibrillation.  2003;29  McKay JI.  Ensuring meal breaks. 2003;29:465-7 (Managers Forum) 
507-10 
McKayJ I (see  Ray et al). 2003;29:245-53 
Kuell D. Ensuring meal breaks.  2003;29:465-7  (Managers Forum 
McKernan  KM.  Triaging OB patients  in  the  ED.  2003;29:467  (Managers 
Kuell D. Team/zone nursing.  2003;29:556-8 (Managers Forum  Forum) 
Kuensting LL.  A 15-year-old  with blurred  vision,  nausea,  back pain,  and  McMullen M (see  Coyle et al).  2003;29:52-4 
abdominal pain.  2003;29:171-3 
McNair RS. Empty bed policy.  2003;29:563 (Managers Forum) 
Kuska T. Air bag safety.  2003;29:153-6 
McNair RS. Improving trauma services. 2003;29:559-60 (Managers Forum) 
L  McNair RS (see  Kappes and McNair).  2003;29:584-6 
Meche  VC.  Lafayette  (Louisiana)  General  Medical  Center  responds  to 
Laposa JM, Alden LE, Fullerton LM. Work stress  and posttraumatic  stress  Hurricane  Lily by riding the storm out.  2003;29:551-4 
disorder  in  ED nurses/personnel.  2003;29:23-8 
Meehan  T. Avoiding diversions. 2003;29:561-2 (Managers Forum) 
Laurant LS. Encounter  at triage  results in legal liability.  2003;29:55-7 
Meehan T. ED remodeling:  lessons learned. 2003;29:60-2 (Managers  Forum) 
Laurant LS. Regarding critically  ill inpatients being brought down to already 
Meehan TA. Billing patients who leave after triage.  2003;29:163-4 (Managers 
overcrowded emergency  departments for care.  2003;29:308-9  (Letter) 
Forum) 
Lavin M. Accelerated learning.  2003;29:470  (Managers Forum 
Meehan  TA.  Improving billing and collections.  2003;29:362-3  (Managers 
LaVina M, Criddle LM. Resuscitating trauma  patients in the intensive  care  Forum) 
unit.  2003;29:83-4 
Meunier-Sham J. Increased volume/length of stay for pediatric mental health 
Lawrence JD. Documenting  left without  being seen  cases.  2003;29:563-4  patients:  one  ED’s response.  2003;29:229-39 
Managers Forum) 
Meunier-Sham J, Ryan K. Reducing pediatric  pain during  ED procedures 
Lenaghan P. Disaster volunteer credentials.  2003;29:58-9  (Managers Forum  with  a  nurse-driven  protocol:  an  urban  pediatric  emergency  department's 
Lenaghan P.  Emergicenters  and disaster plans. 2003;29:463 (Managers  Forum)  experience.  2003;29:127-32 
Lenehan GP. A  call to  arms,  a  call for caution.  2003;29:3-6 (Editorial)  Meyer D (see  Emde and Meyer). 2003;29:66-7 
Lenehan GP. Blood draws,  hemolysis,  needlestick  prevention,  and applica  Meyers TA (see  MacLean et al). 2003;29:208-21 
tion of research findings.  2003;29:401-4  (Letter reply 
Miller D. Bonuses for working  extra shifts.  2003;29:164-5 (Managers Forum) 
Lenehan GP. Current  affairs:  heroes,  SARS,  staffing,  and family  presence.  Miller JH, Griffin E. Methotrexate administration for ectopic pregnancy  in the 
2003;29:201  (Editorial  emergency  department—one hospital's protocol/competencies.  2003;29:240-4 
Lenehan  GP.  If  youre  not  outraged,  youre  not  paying  attention  Miller JJ (see  Sievers et al).  2003;29:511-4 
2003;29:399-400 (Editorial) 
Mortensen A (see  Young and Mortensen). 2003;29:337-41 
Lenehan GP.  “Where the soldier was.”  2003;29:505-6 (Editorial) 
Mueth B (see  Richmann et al).  2003;29:471-3 (Media Reviews) 
Leonard M. A 21-year-old man with pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphyse 
Muller AA.  Aspirin poisonings: challenges and clinical implications for  ED 
ma, and a  persistent air leak after chest tube insertion.  2003;29:425-6 
nurses.  2003;29:177-9 
Lester JL. A 59-year-old man survives cardiac arrest from massive  pulmonary 
Muller AA.  GHB poisoning: three recent cases reflect the continuing danger 
emboli. 2003;29:310-13 
2003;29:72-4 
Lester O. Avoiding diversions.  2003;29:561-2 (Managers Forum) 
Muller AA. Mushrooms: toxins right in your  own backyard. 2003;29:483-5 
Levins T. Focused abdominal sonogram for trauma to identify  blood within 
Muller AA. Small amounts of some drugs can be toxic to young children: one 
the abdomen.  2003;29:8 (Letter) 
pill or one swallow can require aggressive treatment.  2003;29:290-3 
Linde B (see Wright et al).  2003;29:314-21 
Muller DL (see  Proeh! and Muller). 2003;29:278 (Managers Forum) 
Loiseau D, Kitchen K, Edgar L. A comprehensive  ED orientation  for  new 
Murphy S (see Sievers et al). 2003;29:511-4 
graduates  in  the  emergency  department:  the  4-year  experience  of  one 
Canadian teaching hospital. 2003;29:522-7 
Lucas JM. Pharmacist  stationed  in the emergency  department.  2003;29:64 
(Managers  Forum)  Nash  J, Farley  EM.  Bonuses  for  working  extra  shifts.  2003;29:164-5 
(Managers Forum) 
December 2003  29:6  JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING
AUTHOR INDEX 
Nash J, Farley EM. Staff turnover. 2003;29:161  2  (Managers  Forum)  Rush C.  views of books, videos,  CDs,  audiotapes, Web sites,  and more, 
Nathan-Ulloa PJ. Blood draws, hemolysis, needlestick prevention, and appli-  written by emergency  nurses.  2003;29:281-2  (Media Reviews) 
cation of research findings.  2003;29:401-4 (Letter  Russell S. Faxed reports to the floor.  2003;29:464-5 (Managers Forum) 
Negri E  (see  Carlson et al).  2003;29:106-8  Ryan K (see  Meunier-Sham and Ryan).  2003;29:127-32 
0  Ss 
O’Loughlin  M, Criddle  L.  A case  of  penetrating  head  trauma  in  an  8-  Sanders EK  (see  Beckstrand and Sanders).  2003;29:387-$ 
month-old.  2003;29:189-90  Santora C (see  Barraco et al).  2003;29:555-6  (Managers Forum 
Ortegon N, Westergaard F. Cervical spine  immobilizat  a primer.  2003;  Schecter L. Missing pillows. 2003;29:465  (Managers Forum) 
29:17  Schecter L. Night shift incentives.  2003;29:467 (Managers Forum) 
O’Shields  ME.  Triaging OB patients  in  the  ED.  2003;29:467  Managers  Scheetz LJ. Effectiveness of prehospital trauma triage guidelines for the iden 
Forum  tification  of  major  trauma  in  elderly  motor  vehicle  crash  victims 
Overholt A. Discerning interview questions.  2003;29:62-3  (Managers  Forum  2003;29:109-15 
e  Schlomer RS |  Keough et al).  2003;29:17-22 
Schmidt CE, Bottoni  T. Improving medication safety  and patient care  in the 
Papa AM. Missing small equipment.  2003;29:359  (Managers Forum  emergency  department.  2003;29:12-16 
Paton  EA.  A  3-month-old  with  blood  in  the  stool:  a  case  scenario  Schmidt  CE.  A 12-month-old  opapular  lesions and  lower 
2003;29:68-7  extremity  edema.  2003;29:204 
Pechin RN. More  on the experience  of rural nurses  transferring out  trauma  SchriveJrA , Talmadge R, Chuong R, Hedges JR.  Emergency  nursing:  his 
patients.  2003;29:96  torical,  current,  and future  roles.  2003;29:431-9 
Plaisier B  (see  Carlson et al).  2003;29:106-8  Schweer L  see  Cook et al).  2003;29:383-6 
Proehl JA. Ensuring meal breaks.  2003;29:465  gers Forum  Scott P. Improving billing and collections.  2003;29:362-3  (Managers Forum 
Proehl  JA, Muller  DL.  Physical  therapist  in  department  Scott P. Preventing drug errors.  2003;29:274-6  (Managers Forum 
2003:29:278  (Managers Forum  Seaver  M  DeBoeetr a l). 2003;29 
Seguin D. Professional  nursing counc  s  staff nurses to solve  clini 
a 
cal problems and increases  RN retention 
Quinlan K.  importance  of discharge  instructions.  2003;29:308  (Letter  Sheehy S  (see  Ray et  al).  2003;29:245-5 
Shields  R.  Top10  ways  to  prepare  for  a  pediatric  critical  care  transport 
R  2003:29:574-5 
Rau  |  Wrighte t al).  2003;29:314-21  Smith LS. Diversity  eb sites.  2003;29:64  (Managers Forum 
RaubJ  (see  Alexander  and Raub).  2003;29:461-2  Smith P. Missing small equipment.  2003  359  (Managers Forum 
Ray CE, gn M, AgnewJ , McKay JI, Sheehy S.  ; new guidelines  for  Smithline HA  (see  Mader et  al).  2003;2 
determining  emergency  department nurse  staffing.  2003 39.245 53  Spaw V. Billing  patients  who leave  aft  2003;29:163-4  (Managers 
Rea R. eal  ng diversity-sensitive  measures.  2003;29:467-8  (Managers  Forum 
Forum  Spaw V. Child care  during a disaster.  2  29:159  (Managers Forum 
Reece D. Missing  pillows  2003;29:465  (Managers Forum  Spritzer CJ.|  nraveling the  mysteries  chanical  ventilation:  helpful 
Reeves K.  Clo  dium  difficil  not just  a nosocomial  infection. 2003:29:404  step by step guide.  2003;29:29-36 
Letter  St Louis S. Re creational  sports  a northeast  W isconsin  hospit us approach In 
ne deM cBee P, Mueth  B. Reviews of  books,  videos,  CDs,  audio  reducing morbidity  and mortality.  2003;29:266-8 
tapes,  Web  sites,  and  more,  written  by  emergency  nurses.  2003;29:471-3  Stein RW III. Avoiding diversions.  2003;29:561  Managers Forum 
Media |  Stein RW III.  ED remodeling:  lessons learned.  2003;29:60-2 (Managers  Forum 
Richmann  J, Walsh R. Reviewso f books,  videos,  CDs,  audiotapes,  Web sites  Sterner KL, Keough VA. Holiday  heart  syndrome:  a case  of cardiac  irritabli 
nd more,  written  by  emergency  nurses.  2003;29:566  Media Reviews  ty after  increased  alcohol consumption  2003;29:570-3 
Rietow N. Ensuring meal breaks.  2003;29:465  Managers Forum  Suby CM. Accounting for  admitted  “hold patier  2003;29:159-60  (Managers 
Rigdon CJ.  Admission units.  2003;29:157-8  (Managers  Forum  Forum 
Rigdon CJ.  “Internal  agency”  nurse  competencies.  2003;29:273  (Managers  Suby  CM.  Reconciling  stafting/sch  fluctuations.  2003;2199:-326627  
Forum  Managers Forum 
Rigdon  CJ.  Preventing  ED  admitted  patient  back-up  Suby CM, Washburn J. HIPAA.  2003;2  Managers Forum 
(Managers Forum  SwillumJ  (see  Ye«  ind Swillum).  2003:2 
Roark  D.  Faxed  reports  for  admixted  patients.  2003;29:27 
Forum  T 
Robinson  K. Caring  for  a  parent  i national  (and  personal  perspective  Talmadge R  (see  Schriver et al).  2003;29:431 
2003;29:305-6  (President's Mess: 
Taylor C. Controlling e-mail.  2003;29:277-8  (Man gers Forum 
Robinson  K.  Centuries  of  history...centuries  of  caring.  2003;29:1-2 
Téllez MS. Hospitalization is covered—why  not drugs? The need to add pre 
(President's Message 
scription drug benefits to Medicare.  2003;29:380-2 
Robinson K.  “Divine secrets  of the ya-va  2003;29:93-4  (President's Messag 
Tibbett C. Keeping current.  2003;29:565  (Man agers Forum 
Robinson K. Nurses in community  service:  a vital resource.  2003:29:503-4 
libbett C. Missing pillows.  2003;29:465  (Managers Forum) 
(President's Message 
Tong S. Discerning interview  questions.  2003;29:62-3 (Managers Forum) 
Robinson  K. Nursing’s  perfect  storm—Staff  shortages  and  patient  ratios 
2003;29:199-200 (President's Message)  Toohey D. Bonuses for  working extra  shifts.  2003;29:164-5 (Managers Forum 
Robinson K.  n things I wish I'd known.  2003;29:397-8  (President's Message  Trainor K. Triage protocols.  2003;29:560  (Managers Forum) 
Rosen J. | axed reports to the floor.  2003;29:464-5  (Managers Forum)  V 
Ross J. Just do the best you can.  2003;29:95-6  (Letter 
Viggiano T  (see  Wright et al).  2003;29:314-21 
Rourke K.  An orthopedic  nurse  practitioner's  practical guide  to evaluatir ng 
knee injuries. 2003;29:366-72 
JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING  29:6  December 2003
SUBJECT INDEX 
WwW  Research paper and poster  summaries from the  ENA 2003 annual meeting. 
2003;29:405-13 
Wafer MS, Carruth A.  “Locks for  Life  a gun lock distribution community 
health intervention program.  2003;29:349-51  Accidents, traffic  Air bag safety  (Kuska).  2003;29:153-6 
Walsh R.  Online  CEUs.  2003;29:568-9  Ambulance  crash—related injuries (Flaherty).  2003;29:347-8 (From the Feds) 
Walsh R (see  Richmann and Walsh).  2003;29:566-7  (Media Reviews  Cellular  telephone use while driving: growing awareness  of the danger (De 
WashburnJ  (see Suby  and Washburn). 2003;29:269-70  Managers Forum)  Jong). 2003;29:578-81 
Wehner-Evans L. Missing small equipment. 2003;29:359  (Managers Forum)  Effectiveness of prehospital trauma  triage guidelines for  the  identification of 
major trauma in elderly motor vehicle crash victims  (Scheetz). 2003;29:109-15 
Welsh S  (see  Coyle et  al).  2003;29:52-4 
I mergenc y  nurse  on  board:  tips  on  preparing  tor  ambulance  tr Ansport 
Westergaard F (see Ortegon  and Westergaard).  2003;29:174-6 
Hohenhaus).  2003;29:147-9 
Weston  M (see  Cavouras  and  Weston).  2003;29:159-60,  356-9  (Managers 
Forum)  Protecting  young drivers  from  alcohol-related  crashes  (Flaherty).  2003;29: 
264-5 (From the Feds) 
Wetmore M, Fairbairn CD. A regional California program to screen adoles 
Suspected blunt carotid injury  in a 54-year-old woman after a motor  vehicle 
cent patients for intimate  partner  violence. 2003;29:373-6 
crash:  a brief review  (Harrahill).  2003;29:582-3 
White C (see  MacLean et  al).  2003;29:208-21 
Accreditation  JCAHO visit  (Brennan)  (Fielden).  2003;29:59-60 (Managers 
Williams D. Staff compliance  with competencies.  2003;29:165-6  (Managers 
Forum 
Forum) 
Admitting department,  hospital  Admission  units  (McGrayne)  (Rigdon) 
Williams M. Avoiding diversions.  2003;29:561-2  (Managers Forum 
2003;29:157-8 (Managers Forum) 
Williams M. Billing trauma codes.  2003;29:365  (Managers Forum 
Adolescence Protecting young drivers from alcohol-related crashes (Flaherty) 
Williams  M. Improving bil  »  and collections.  2003  362-3  (Managers  2003;29:264-5  (From the Feds) 
Forum) 
\ regional California program to screen adolescent patients for intimate  part 
Wintman WJ. Dealing  w  pam.  2003;29:565  (Man  ner violence  (Wetmore and Fairbairn).  2003;29:373-6 
Wolf GA.  Assessing new  competencies.  2003;29:2  lanagers  Afghanistan  An emergency  nurse’s work with refugees in  Africa,  the Balkans, 
Forum  and  Afghanistan  (Gatley).  2003;29(1):29A-35A 
Wolfe B. Keeping curr  2003;29:565  (Managers Forum  Africa  An emergency  nurse’s work with refugees in  Africa, the Balkans, and 
WolfJeM   (see  Mader et  al).  2003;29:322-5  Afghanistan  (Gatley).  2003;29(1):29A-35A 
Wright ER, Linde B, Rau L, Gayman M, Viggiano T. The effect of organi  Aged Caring for a parent—a  national (and personal)  perspective  (Robinson). 
zational climate  on the  clinical care  of patients with mental health problems  2003;29:305-6  (President's Message) 
2003;29:314-21  Patterns of  ED use and perceptions of the elderly concerning their emergency 
care:  a synthesis of recent research  (Grief).  2003;29:122-6 
Y 
Agency  for  Healthcare  Research  and  Quality  AHRQ  unveils  hospital 
Yee LE, Swillum J. Preparing  ED nurses to function as charge  nurses with  an  bioterrorism preparedness tools (Flaherty).  2003;29:50  (From the Feds) 
8-hour class and preceptor support:  a successful  UCSD  program.  2003;29:528  AHRQ unveils new  Web-based instrument  to help hospitals assess domestic 
2;   violence  programs (Flaherty). 2003;29:151  (From the Feds) 
Young N, Mortensen A. Ret  1 asylum seekers:  implications for  ED  Air bags Air bag safety  (Kuska). 2003;29:153-6 
care  in  Auckland,  New  Zealand.  2003;29:337-41  Installing on/off  switch  for  airbags: difficult  but  possible  (Glorius).  2003; 
29:309  (Letter 
Zz 
Airway  obstruction  Nonfatal  choking-related  episodes  among  children 
Zadrozny  D  (see  Jahnk  il).  2003-29:  133-9  United States, 2001  (Flaherty). 2003;29:150-1  (From the Feds) 
Zavotsky KE, Cohen DM.  “Code  Silver:”  an  EMTALA  compliant  response  Alcohol drinking Holiday  heart syndrome:  a case  of cardiac  irritability  after 
to ill or  injured nonpatients  on hospital property.  2003;29:46-8  increased  alcohol consumption (Sterner and Keough).  2003;29:570-3 
Zimmermann  PG.  Cutting-edge  discussions  of  management,  policy,  and  Protecting  young  drivers  from  alcohol-related  crashes  (Flaherty).  2003;29: 
program  issues  in emergency  care.  2003;29:58-64,  157-66,  269-80,  356-65  264-5  (From the Feds 
463-70, 555-65  (Managers Forum  Alcohol-related disorders  Alcohol problems among ED  patients (Flaherty) 
Zimmermann PG. Lessons learned:  on watching for  zebras.  2003;29:85-6  2003;29:265  (From the Feds) 
Zimmermann PG. Orienting  ED nurses to triage:  using scenario-based test  Ambulances  Ambulance  crash—related  injuries  (Flaherty).  2003;29:347-8 
style questions to promote  critical thinking.  2003;29:256-8  From the Feds 
Zimmermann PG. Some  practical tips for more  effective  teaching.  2003;2°  Emergency  nurse  on  board:  tips  on  preparing  for  ambulance  transport 
283-6  Hohenhaus).  2003;29:147-9 
Zimmermann PG. Tricks for the  ED trade.  2003;29:453  )  Anesthesia, local  Two cases of methemoglobinemia  from  the use of topical 
Zirkle D.  Emergency  nursing listservs. 2003;29:469 (Managers Forum)  anesthetics (Carlson et al).  2003;29:106-8 
What is the best topical anesthetic  for nasogastric  insertion?  A comparison of 
SUBJECT  INDEX*  lidocaine  gel,  lidocaine  spray,  and  atomized  cocaine  (Ducharme  and 
Matheson).  2003;29:427-30 
A  Aneurysm, ruptured  A 67-year-old  man  with  increasing severe  lower  back 
Abdominal  injju ries  Focused  abdominal  sonogr4 am  for  trauma  to  identify  pain since  the night before (Henderson).  2003;29:9-11 
blood within the  abdomen  (Levins).  2003;29:8 (Letter  Angioneurotic edema  An 89-year-old woman with angioedema during t-PA 
Abstracts Clinical  poster  summaries  from  the  ENA 2003 annual  meeting  infusion for acute ischemic  stroke (Jahnke).  2003;29:142-4 
2003;29:414-24  Anniversaries  and  special  events  Emergency  Nurses  Day  celebrations 
Research abstracts from the  ENA Leadership  Challenge,  February  27—March  (Cadwell).  2003;29:361  (Managers Forum) 
2, 2003,  Albuquerque,  NM.  2003;29:98-105  Antivenins  Snakebite  poisoning:  treatment  myths and facts  (Gunnels  and 
Gunnels).  2003;29:80-2 
Aortic aneurysm, abdominal 
*February,  pp  1-92;  April, pp  93-198;  June, pp  199-304;  August, pp  \ 67-year-old  man  with increasing  severe  lower  back pain  since  the night 
305-396; October, pp 397-502; December, pp 503-608  before (Henderson). 2003;29:9-11 
December 2003  29:6  JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING
SUBJECT INDEX 
Arrhythmia  Holiday  heart  syndrome:  a case  of  cardiac  irritability  after  Car seats; see Infant equipment 
increased  alcohol  consumption  (Sterner  and Keough).  2003;29:570-3  Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; see also Resuscitation 
Arterial occlusive diseases  Knee  dislocation  with  terial  injury  Administration of tenecteplase  after prolong  irdiopulmonary  resuscitation 
study  (Harrahill).  2003;29:489  in  a  46-year-old  man  with  ventricular  fibrillation  and  asystole  (Kosits 
Aspirin Aspirin poisonings:  challenges  and clinical  mplications for  ED nurs  2003:29:507-10 
s  (Muller).  2003;29:177-9  Family  presence  during cardiopulmonary  resuscitation and invasive  procedures 
Athletic  injuries How  to protect  your  “coconut  ifery  demonstration on  practiceso f critical  care  and emergency  nurses  (MacLean et al). 2003;29:208-21 
the importa  of  wearing a ski helmet  (Alexander  and  Raub).  2003;29:461  Caregivers  Caring  for  a  parent—a  national  (and  personal)  perspective 
Nontata  rts-  and  recreat  elated  injuriest r  1  emergency  depart  Robinson).  2003;29:305-6  (President's  Message 
ments,  Ju  i  Flahe  2003;29  om  the Feds  Carotid  artery  injuries  Suspected  blunt  carotid  injury  in  a  54-year-old 
Recreation  port  1  )  Wisconsin  hospita  woman  after a motor  vehicle crash:  a  b  review  (Harrahill).  2003;29:582-3 
morbi\ dit  211)0 03:2-2990:-92 66-8  Case Review  (column) Case  Review.  2  ‘  11,  106-8,  204-7,  310-13 
$25-6,  507-10 
1  ing  athletes  (Bowe  CE Test  CE Test.  2003;29:87-92,  193-8,  299-304,  390-6,  495-502.  587 9? 
Attitude  of health  personnel  Handlin  CEN Review Questions (column)  CEN  Review  Questions.  2003;29:37-8 
2003:29:564  (M  rs  Forum  140-1, 2  335-6,  451  547-8 
Nurse  Centers  for Disease  Control  and  Prevention  (CDC)  Alcohol  problen 
p} re  amoED npatgien ts  (Flaherty).  2003;29:265 (From the Feds 
nys  —  t  rers  Forum  Ambulance  crash—relat  I  ‘  t  2003;29:347-8  (From the  Feds 
Authorship  (  1110)3-99-97  Injuries  and  partment  rescue  workers 
MMaann as  f  responding  to the  \  id  !  rtac  Flaherty).  2003;29:50 
Automobile driving ( 
f the  d  D 
Automobiles ( 
4  ) 
004:29 
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Awards and prizes |  From  the  Fed 
16)  V ‘  t  Cerebrovascular accident  An  89 
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Benzocaine |) 
harm  (B 
Biological warfare  AHRQ  Charcoal  | 
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ncreased  Ce 
Child Grief b  Clinical  Nurses Forun 
1  volume/len  of  stay  for  ped  nental  health patients: one  ED’s 
Repl} i 
ind  nited  States,  2001 
ED laboratory  blood  sampk  n  00 3;2° 
Blunt trauma; see Wounds, nonpenetrating  ediatric  cervical  spine  clearar  i  )  r  nursing  practice  (Cook  et 
Botulism  A  38  old man  with  general  al).  2003:2 2 > 
neck,  and  short  wreath  (Bradbury  QD\ educing px  nurse-driven protoco 
Braces |  in  urban  pec  Meunier-Sham  and 
Brain concussion  Seco  Ryan).  2003;2 
ventable  comp  Small  amounts  of some  drugs  can |  xic  to  young children:  one  pill or one 
287-9  vallow  can requis  2003;29:290-3 
Brain ischemia  An  89-year-old  woman  with  lips for pediatric  pat  +59-60 
sion tor  acute  ischem  troke  (Jahnke  00 3.2*  Child, abandoned  Abandon  Magnusen).  2003:29:469 
lissuc  p l' asminogen  activator  for  ischemic  strok, e  inintended  cx  0  (Managers Forum 
Anonymou  003;29:96  Letter  Child care Child  care  di  1  disast  Fox  at  Saker)  (Spaw).  2003;29:159 
MMA anagers  Forum 
Cc 
Choking;  see Airway obstruction 
Camphor  Dangerous  in small  amounts:  ten  nond:  Clinical  Notebook  (column)  Clinical  Notebook.  2003;29:39-43,  142-4, 
harm  (Bartlett).  2003;29:377  9  »56-8,  337-41.  453-8.  549-50-551-4 
Capnography  Verification of endotracheal  tube  placement:  a comparison of  Clinical  Nurses  Forum  (column)  Clinical  Nurses  Forum.  2003:29:44-5 
confirmation  techniques  and devices  (DeBoer et  al).  2003;29:444-50  145-6,  259-60,  342-3,  459-60 
JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING  29:6  December  2003
SUBJECT INDEX 
Clinical Fp athways) ; see Critical ip athway)s   Culture Refugees  and asylum seekers:  implications for  ED care  in  Auckland 
Clinical protocols M {  rexatet   administratior  New  Zealand  (Young  and Mortensen).  2003;:29:337-41 
emerg  ncy  department  ne  hospital's  protoco 
2003:32. 99.7  vais  D 
Pediatric  cervical  spine  ¢  ¢  i  (  !  ACTIC  rk  €  Data collection Serendipitous findings from  an Illinois  ED nursing education 
£0U5;29:5855-0  il survey  reflect a crisis  in emergency  nursing  (Keough et  al).  2003;29:17-22 
: pediatric pain  during  I  Ss  with  a  nurse-driven  p  Decision  making Orienting  ED nurses  to  triage:  using  scenario-based  test 
yan  pedi  c  emergency  departments  experience  leunie!  m  an  style  questions  to promote  critical thinking  (Zimmermann).  2003;29:256-8 
2003:29:12  Decontamination  The  ABCs  of gastric decontamination  (Bartlett).  2003;29 
lriage  protocols  |  nor  {  2  Vianagers  Fo  376 
Clostridium  infections  (  lif  tis  follow  pe  ra  Diagnostic equipment Verification of endotracheal tube  placement:  a compat 
t ure:  Complications  en  with  straightforward  ¢  ma  1  straig  ison of ft conf+i rmation  techniques  and dje vices  (DeBoer et  al).  2003;29:444-50 
id 
SE GOCIONS  \s  ;  VOD  2 Ta  Disaster  planning Child  care  during  a  disaster  (Fox  and  Baker)  (Spaw 
1003;29:159  (Managers  Forum 
LeTU  Emergency  response  plan  (Blazys).  2003;29:342  (Clinical  Nurses Forun 
Cocaine What  is  tl  p  thetic  for  nas¢  c  rtio  con  Emergicent  ind disaster  plans  (Lenaghan).  2003;29:463  (Managers Forum 
:  \isiana)  General  Medical  Center  responds to  Hurricane  Lily  by 
1eSO!  2003 
orm  out  (Meche).  2003;29:551-4 
Co3 ming\\.    M(4e)e:t32iAn-g3s3  \ ‘  Meeting  A-3  4  :  iblic  health  : emergency  p rept aredness  and  res}p o  |  2003:2d 9:2d 64 
Com) municai ble > didsieseaasse  cooOn trolr i  ¢  rrent  at  I  he  ARS  } d  nc  Dis° asters  The  R-h ode’   Island  “Station Nigh  ,b   professional , revela. tior 
M04 
»f  an emergency  nurse  (Cullen).  2003 
Discharge; see Patient discharge 
: tals  . .  }  Disie locations  Knee  dislocation  witt 
.  :  H rr  |  2002:29:489-9 ] 
Communi) catioAnA   Disposable equipment  Non-perfumed  disposable  washcloths  for 
rene  department  Blazys  2003  l  il  Nurses | run 
old  hospital  linen  into  cleanin  ¢  1Z\  2003:29:146 
Forun 
:  :  Disruptive  behavior  disorder  Physician  disruptive  behav  Davidson 
Community  health services  N  s  in  «  1  ‘  resource  903-279-364  (Manesers Forum 
Ro  sor  2003-29:503-4  (P  det  2  :  §  , 
>  2  ;  Diversity; see Cultural diversity 
( Oncussion; see Brain concussion  .  .  Lap  \  \ 
Domestic violence  AHRQ unveils new  Web-based  instrument  to help  hospi 
Confidentiality  y  |  nfo  to  pho  :  tals  assess  domestic  violence  programs  er  9:151 (From the Feds 
»003:29:562-3  (Mar  l  7  . 
:  I  lifornia program  to  screen  adolescet  tients  for intimate  part 
Consumer  satisfaction  k  lat  é  t  OK  '  olence  (Wetmore  and Fairbairn).  2003;29:3 
1003:29:360-1  (M 
‘  ;  .  Dosage  forms  Multidose  vials  of  saline  solution  (Creel)  (Fanning 
Copyright  Copyright  ir  per  wast  ‘  )  )  (Manag  FE a  ey,  Yea ee 
Drainage Solving  a wound drainage  problem  (Blazys).  2003;. 29:146  (Clinical 
\  mate  tre  \  |  »(  )-  4  S(M  Forun  \  - 
Correspondence; see Letters  Drowning Family  members’  presence  during resuscitation  efforts of a  7-year 
redentialing  D  inteer  credentials  (Ler  13525  }  ld  victim of a freshwater drowning seems valu:  ergeron).  2003;29:307-8 
nagers Forun  .  . 
4  Drug abuse; see Substance-related disorders 
Drug administration  Rapid  sequence  induction  medications:  an  update 
Frakes  2003:29:533-40 
Crime  victims  Sexu  —  .  Drug toxicity  Small  amountso f some drugs can be toxic  to young children:  one 
Clinical  Nurses |  apinillt lt  or On-e   SWv all ow  can require aggressive  treatment  Muller).  2003;29:290-3 
Critical care  Ar 
E 
Ecstasy; see N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine 
Edema  A | 2-month-old girl with maculopapular lesions and lower extremity 
edema  (Schmidt).  2003;29:204-7 
Editorials Editorials.  2003;29:3-6,  201,  399-400, 505-6 
l: op l( 0  Education,  continuing  Keeping  current  (Tibbett)  (Wolfe).  2003;29:565 
29-5 4-5  Managers  Forum 
eos  Online  CEUs  (Walsh).  2003;29:568-9 
Critical pathways  ke  teams  and  acute 
d1 epartment's  two-year  experience  (Jahnkee t  \ statewide  ED nursi ing coule rse  for new g: raduates or nurses without  ED expe 
"Or  .  rience:  using  a traditional  approach interactive  videoconference  technology 
Cross infection  Antibacterial  gels  (BI  tipes.  Mggtliage  : 
Emde).  2003;29:474-9 
(  11un  ff  nosocomia  a  ‘ 
tter  Education,  distance  A statewide  ED nursing$   course  for  new  §g raduates or 
.  nurses without  ED experience:  using  a traditional approach/interactive  video 
Cryotherapy  Applying  ice  to  bot 1 sides of  the 
conference  technology  (Emde).  2003;29:474-9 
Clinical Nurses Forun 
Education, nursing  A combined “crossover”  course  for  TNCC  and  ENP¢ 
Cultural diversity Diversity  Web  sites  (Smith).  2003;29:64 (\M anagers Forum;   in  innovative  approach  to  preparing  more  TNCC  and  ENPC  instructors 
Implementing  diversit  ‘sitive  measures  (Beard)  (Rea).  2003;29:467-8  Emde and Meyer).  2003:29:66-7 
Managers Forum 
December  2003  29:  JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING
SUBJECT INDEX 
Serendipitous findings from an Illinois  ED nursing educational survey  reflect  \ comprehensive  ED orientation for new  graduates in the emergency  depart- 
a crisis  in emergency  nursing (Keough et  al).  2003;29:17  ment:  the  4-year experience of one  Canadian teaching hospital  (Loiseau et al 
Some practical tips for more  effective teaching  Zimmermann).  2003:29:283-6  2003:29:522-7 
Efficiency  Accounting for  admitted  “hold patients”  (Cavouras  and Weston  Documenting left without being seen cases  (Frew)  (Lawrence).  2003;29:563 
Suby).  2003;29:159-60  (Managers Forum)  4 (Managers Forum 
Avoiding paperw  ork piles  Eliwood).  2003;29:468-9  Managers Forum  ED  remodeling:  lessons  learned  (Beard  Hafeman)  (Meehan)  (Stein) 
Electronic mail; see Internet  2003;29:60-2  (Managers Forum 
Emergency  medical  services  Accounting  for  admitted  hold  patients  Electronic  tracking board reduces  ED patient length of stay  at Indiana hospi 
Cavouras  and  Weston)  (Suby)  2003;29:159-60  (Managers Forum  tal  (Boger).  2003;29:39-43 
Code  Silver:”  an  EMTALA  compliant  response  to ill or injured nonpatients  Empty bed policy  (Frew)  (McNair).  2003;29:563  (Managers Forum 
on hospit il proper  Zavotsky  and  Cohen).  2003;29:46-8  ENA’s new  guidelines for determining  emergency  department nurse staffing 
Disaster  volunt  credentials  (Lenaghan).  2003;29:58-9  Managers Forum  Ray et al).  2003;29:245-53 
Emergency  response  plan  (Blazys).  2003;29:342  (Clinical Nurses Forum  Family  presence  during cardiopulmona:  resuscitation  and  invasive  proce 
Emergicenters  and  disas  Lenaghan).  2003;29:463  (Managers Forum  dures:  practices  of  critical  care  and j emergency  nurses  (MacLean  et  al 
2003:29:208-21 
EMTALA  and  transfer  financial questions  (Frew).  2003;29:363-4  (Managers 
Forum  Form to track patients with frequent ED  visits  (Gensert).  2003;29:203  (Letter 
New urgenc  for  rapid transport of patients with stroke  to  appropriate  hospi  Handling a patient who might be faking  (Blazys  2003;29:460 
tals  (Boatright).  2003;29:344-6  Holding  “held”  ED patients on inpatient  units  (Barraco et al).  2003;29:555 
lop issues  in  EMS  s discussed by leading industry  «  ts  (Boatright).  2003  6  (Managers Forum 
Improving department  staff  communication  (Baker)  (Henry)  (Keusch  and 
Emergency medical services, pediatric  A case  of penetrating head trauma in  Walter).  2003;29:558-9  (Managers Forum 
un 8-month-old  (O'Loughlin and Criddle).  2003;29:189-90  Improving  trauma  services  (Henry)  (McNair).  2003;29:559-60  (Man 
mmobilization:  a primer  (Ortegon  and Westergaard).  2003  Forum 
Lafayette  (Louisiana)  General  Medical  Center  responds to Hurricane  Lily by 
\ 4-week  infant  with  cyanosis  and dehydration  (Kelly  LE).  2003;29:480-2  riding the  storm out  (Meche).  2003;29:551-4 
Increased  ngth of stay  for pediatric  mental health  patients:  one  ED’s  MDMA  (Ecstas  in the emergency  department  (Emde).  2003;29:440-3 
response  er-Sham).  2003;29:229-39  Nursing’s  perfect  storm—Statf  shortage  nd  patient  ratios  (Robinson 
Reducing pediatric  pain  during  ED procedures with  a  lurse-d1r iven  protocol  2003;29:199-200  (President's Message 
an  urban  pediatric  emergency  department's  experience  (Meunier-Sham  and  nning a new  emergency departmen  acific  Northwest hospital's  expe 
Ryan).  2003;29:12  4?  rience  (Forsythe).  2003:29:330-4 
The right care  when  it counts  (Flaherty).  2003;29:151  (From the  Feds  Preparing  ED nurses to function  as charge  nurses  with  an 8-hour class and pre 
A 3-month-old  blood in the stool:  a  case  scenario  (Paton).  2003;29:68  ceptor support:  a successful  UCSD program  (Yee and Swillum). 2003;29:528-32 
lips for pediatric  patients  (Blazys).  2003;29:459-60  Preventing  ED admitted  patient  back-up  (Cavouras  and Weston)  (Martin 
Rigdon).  2003;29:356-9  (Managers Forum 
Top 10 ways  to prepare  for  a pediatric  critical  care 
29:574-5  Regarding critically  ill inpatients being  brought down to already overcrowded 
Tricks for the  ED  trade  (Zimmermann).  2003;2  45  emergency  departments for care  (Laurant).  2003;29:308-9 (Letter) 
4 12-month-old girl with maculopapular  lesions  and lowe!  xtremit  Responding to the severe  acute  respiratory  syndrome  (SARS) outbreak;  lessons 
Schmidt).  2003;2  arned  in  a  Toronto  emergency  department  (Farquharson  and  Baguley 
2003:29:208-21 
A  2-vear-old  pati  ver  and  vomiting  (Mado  003;29:2 
Should  access  to  emergency  departments  be  limited  for  “frequent  fliers 
Emergency  Medical Services for Children (EMSC)  Th« 
Hackenschmidt).  2003;29:486-8 
counts  (Flaherty).  2003;29:151  (From the  Feds 
Emergency services, psychiatric  Increased  volume/length of stay  for  pedi 
Emergency  Nurses  Association  Centuries  of  histor 
utric  mental  health  patients:  one  ED’s  response  (Meunier-Sham).  2003;29 
Robinson).  2003;29:1-2  (President's Messag 
229-39 
Clinical poster  summaries from the  ENA 2003 annual meeting.  2003;29:414 
Emergicenters; see Emergency  medical services 
Divine  secret  t  '  1  Robinson).  2003;29:93-4  (President's  Message 
Emphysema A 21-year-old  man  with pneumothorax,  subcutaneous emphy 
Emergency  nursing listservs  (Zirkle).  2003;29:469  (Managers Forum 
sema,  and a persistent  air leak after chest tube  insertion  (Leonard).  2003;29 
| N A's new  tor determining  emergency  deip artment  nurse  stattingg   425-6 
Ray et  al).  2003;2 »9-945-53 
Employee discipline Physician disruptive behavior  (Davidson).  2003;29:468 
Nurses  in  community  service  ital  resource  (Robinson).  2003;29:503-4  Managers Forum 
Pre sident’s Message 
Employee incentive plans Bonuses for  working extra  shifts (Miller)  (Nash 
Research  abstracts  from the  ENA Le idership ¢ halleng  February  March  ind Farley)  (Toohey).  2003;29:164-5  (Managers Forum) 
2, 2003,  Albuquerque}1  ,  NM.  2003;29:98-105  FMLA  effect  on  attendance  bonus  (¢  oran).  2003;29:166  (Managers 
Research paper  and poster  summaries  from  the  ENA 2003  annual  meeting  Forum) 
2003:29:405-13 
Night shift incentives  (Hebda) (Schecter).  2003;29:467 (Managers Forum) 
Emergency nursing  Emergency  nursing:  historical,  current,  and future  roles 
Perks for RN longevity  (Fink) (Hebda).  2003;29:562  (Managers Forum) 
(Schriver et  al).  2003;29:431-9 
Employee  performance  appraisal  Assessing  new  hire competencies  (del 
National research  agendas:  why  they  matter  to emergency  nurses  (Gunnels 
2003:29:187-8  Bueno)  (Wolf).  2003;29:270,  272-3  (Managers Forum) 
Internal  agency”  nurse  competencies  (Greenland)  (Rigdon).  2003;29:273 
Patterns of  ED use  and perceptions of the elderly concerning their emergency 
(Managers Forum 
care:  a synthesis of recent  research (Grief).  2003;29:122-6 
Self appraisal (Cohen).  2003;29:365 (Managers Forum) 
Emergency service, hospital Are there any  laws or regulations to prevent crit 
EMS (column)  EMS.  2003;29:46-8,  147-9, 261-3,  344-6 
ically ill inpatients from being brought down to an  already overcrowded emet 
gency department for care? (Carter).  2003;29:202-3  (Letter  Enterocolitis, pseudomembranous  Clostridium difficile colitis following an 
open  fracture:  complications  occur,  even  with  straightforward  trauma  and 
Avoiding diversions (Fielden) (Lester) (Meehan) (Stein)  (Williams).  2003;29 
straightforward decisions (Harrahill).  2003;29:294-6 
561-2 (Managers Forum) 
JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING  29:6  December 2003
SUBJECT INDEX 
Equipment and supplies Buying  an LCD  projector  for emergency  nursing  Guidelines  ENA’s  new  guidelines  for  determining  emergency  department 
continuing education:  one  ENA state  council’s experience  (Everson).  2003;  nurse  staffing (Ray et al).  2003;29:245-53 
29:169-70 
Hospital-wide uniform  crash carts?  (Beard)  (Brennan 
Managers Forum)  Hallucinogens  Mushrooms:  toxins  right  in  your  own  backyard  (Muller) 
Missing pillows (Reece)  (Schecter)  (Tibbett). 2003;29:465  (Managers Forum  2003:29:483-5 
Missing small equipment  (Buraczewski)  (Fielden)  (Papa)  (Smith)  (Wehner  Handwashing  Antibacterial  gels  (Blazys  2003;29:45  (Clinical  Nurses 
Evans).  2003;29:359 (Managers Forum  Forum) 
Powder on bedpans  (Blazys).  2003;29:45 (Clinical Nurses Forum  Head  injuries,  penetrating  A case  of  penetrating  head  trauma  in  an  8- 
ae  month-old  (O'Loughlin and Criddle). 2003;29:189-90 
2003;29:146  (Clinical Nurses  Forum  Headache Headache  and visual changes at triage:  do not allow the patient's 
Erythema multiforme  A 4| 12-month-old girl with  maculopapular  lesions and  assumptions  to  cloud  your  critical  thinking  (Kappes  and  McNair). 
lower extremity  edema  (Schmidt).  2003;29:204  2003;29:584-6 
Health education  “Locks for Life”:  a gun lock distribution community  health 
intervention program (Wafer and Carruth).  2003;29:349-51 
Faculty, nursing  A com  crossover’  course  for  TNCC  and  ENPC:  an  Recreational  sports:  a northeast  Wisconsin  hospital’s  approach  in  reducing 
innovative  approach to preparing more  TNCC  and  ENPC  instructors  (Emde  morbidity  and mortality  (St Louis). 2003;29:266-8 
and Meyer).  2003;29:66  Students  appreciate  JEN  articles  (Blazys).  2003;29:260  (Clinical  Nurses 
Family  Current  affairs:  heroes,  SARS,  staffing,  and  family  presence  Forum 
Lenehan). 2003;29:2(  ditorial  Health facility planning Planning a new emergency  department:  one Pacific 
Family  members’  presen  luring  resuscitation  efforts of  a  7-year-old , victim  Northwest  hospital's experience (Forsythe).  2003;29:330-4 
of  a freshwater drowning seems valuable  (Bergeron).  2003;29:307-8  Health  Insurance  Portability and Accountability Act HIPAA  (Suby  and 
Family  presence  during  cardiopulmonary  resuscitation  and  invasive  proce  Washburn).  2003;29:269-70 (Managers Forum) 
dures:  practices  of  critical  care  and  emergency  nurses  (Ma  HIPPA loosens regulations for release of patient information (Herr).  2003;29 
2003:29:208-21  7  Letter) 
Nurses’  attitudes toward family  presence  during resuscitative  efforts and inva  Health  policy  UCSF’s  new  Center  for  Tobacco  Control  Research  and 
sive  procedures  (Ellison).  2003;29:515-21  Education finds valuable lessons in the tobacco industry's internal documents 
Family  leave  FMLA  ct  on  attendance  bonus  Malone).  2003;29:75-7 
Managers  Forum  Health  resources  Avoiding diversions  (Fielden)  (Lester)  (Meehan)  (Stein) 
FMLA  qualifications  (Cor«  2003;29:63-4  (Managers  Forum  Williams).  2003;29:561-2 (Managers Forum 
FMLA—notification  (Corcoran).  2003;29:276  (Managers Forum  Health  services  misuse  Form  to  track  patients  with  frequent  ED  visits 
Fibrinolytic  agents  Administration  of  tenecteplase  after  prolonged  cat  Gensert).  2003;29:203 (Letter) 
diopulmonary  resuscitation  in  a 40-year  old man  vith ve  cular fibrillaric n  Should  access  to  emergency  departments  be limited  for  “frequent  fliers 
und asystole  (Kosits).  2003;29:507-10  Hackenschmidt).  2003;29:486-8 
Financial management  Improving billing and collections  Meehan)  (Scott  Health services needs and demand  Top issues in  EMS as discussed by lead 
Williams).  2003;29:362-3  (Managers  Forum  ing industry  experts  (Boatright).  2003;29:261-3 
Firearms  “Locks for  Life”:  a gun  lock distribution community  health inter  Heart arrest  A 59-year-old  man  survives  cardiac  arrest  from  massive  pul 
ention  program  (Wafer  and Carruth).  2003;29:349-51  monary  emboli  (Lester).  2003;29:310-13 
Fires  The  Rhode  Island  “Station  Nightclub”  fire:  professional  revelations of  Hemolysis  The effect  of blood drawing techniques and equipment  on  the 
an emergency  nurse  (Cullen).  2003;29:352-5  hemolysis of  ED laboratory  blood samples (Grant).  2003;29:116-21 
Forms  and records  control  Faxed  reports  for  admitted  HIV  antibodies  New  rapid HIV  test  kit  approved (Flaherty).  2003;29:265 
2003;29:269-70  (Managers  Forum  From the Feds 
Faxed  reports to the  floor  (Flade)  (Jewell)  (Rosen)  (Russell  Homosexuality  Implementing  diversity-sensitive  measures  (Beard)  (Rea) 
Managers Forum  2003;29:467-8  (Managers Forum) 
Form  to  track  patients  with  frequent  ED  visits  and  pain  Hospital  charges  Billing  patients  who  leave  after  triage  (Boone)  (Cox) 
DePompeo).  2003;29:8  Meehan)  (Spaw). 2003;29:163-4  (Managers Forum) 
Form to track patients  wit  juent  ED visits  (Gensert).  2003;29:2  Hospital communication systems Improving department staff communica 
Fractures  tion  (Baker)  (Henry) (Keusch and Walter).  2003;29:558-9 (Managers Forum) 
Clostridium  difficile  colitis  following an  open  fracture:  complications occur,  Hospital design and construction  ED remodeling: lessons learned (Beard) 
even  with straightforward  trauma  and straightforward decisions  (Harrahill).  Hafeman) (Meehan) (Stein).  2003;29:60-2 (Managers Forum) 
2003;29:294-6  Planning a new emergency department:  one Pacific Northwest hospital’s expe 
isy  sling application  (Blazy  2003;29:342  (Clinical Nurses Forum  rience  (Forsythe).  2003;29:330-4 
From the Feds (column) From the Feds.  2003;29:49-51,  150-2  264-5,  347  Hospital information systems Electronic tracking board reduces  ED patient 
length of stay  at Indiana hospital (Boger). 2003;29:39-43 
G  Providing  patient  info  to  phone  callers  (Baltes)  (Kalp).  2003;29:562-3 
(Managers  Forum) 
gamma-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB); see Sodium oxybate 
Gastric  lavage  Th} e  ABCs  of  gastric  decontamination  (Bartlet| t).  2003;29  Hurricanes; see Natural disasters 
576  Hydrofluoric acid Dangerous in small amounts: ten nondrug substances that 
cause  harm  (Bartlett).  2003;29:377-9 
Geriatric nursing Caring for  a parent—a  national  (and personal)  perspective 
Robinson).  2003;29:305-6  (President's Message) 
Glaucoma Headache  and visual changes at triage:  do not allow the patient's 
assumptions to cloud your  critical thinking (Kappes and McNair).  2003;29  Ice  Applying ice  to both sides of the  face  (Blazys).  2003;29:146  (Clinical 
584-6  Nurses Forum) 
Gloves, protective Latex gloves (Blazys). 2003;29:343 (Clinical Nurses Forum)  Imidazoles Dangerous in small amounts:  ten nondrug substances that cause 
Grief Grief bags for children  (Blazys).  2003;29:260 (Clinical Nurses Forum)  harm (Bartlett). 2003;29:377-9 
December  2003  29:6  JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING
SUBJECT INDEX 
Immobilization  Cervical  spine  immobilization:  a  primer  (Ortegon  and  Intubation, intratracheal Rapid sequence  induction medications:  an update 
Westergaard).  2003;29:174-6  Frakes).  2003;29:533-40 
:  :  P  . 
Infant  A  3-month-old  with  blood  in  the  stool  1 case  scenario  (Paton  Verification  of endotracheal  tube  placement:  a comparison  of confirmation 
2003:29:68-7  |  techniques and devices  (DeBoer et al).  2003;29:444-50 
lips for  pediatric  patients  (Blazys).  2003;29:459-60  Intussusception  A 3-month-old  with  blood  in  the  stool:  a  case  scenario 
Infant, newborn  Abandoned baby laws update  (Magnusen).  2003;29:469-70  Paton). 2003;29:68-7  1 
Managers  Forum  Inventories,  hospital  Missing  small  equipment  (Buraczewski)  Fielden 
\ 4-week-old infant with cyanosis  and dehydration  (Kelly  LI  2003:29-480-2 )  Papa) (Smith)  (Wehner-Evans).  2003;29:359 (Managers Forum) 
Infant equipment  Child car seat checkpoints:  one  urban community's expe  Ipecac  The  ABCs  of gastric decontamination  (Bartlett).  2003;29:576-7 
rience  (Coyle et  al).  2003;29:52-4 
LATCH—Lower  Anchors  and  Tethers  for  Childres  Flaherty).  2003;29:51  J 
From the  Feds  Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) 
Infection control  An 83-year-old woman with  suspected SARS:  implications  JCAHO visit  (Brennan)  (Fielden).  2003;29:59-60 (Managers  Forum) 
for emergenc  nursing  (Kalafut  and Honer).  2003;29:326-9  Journal of Emergency  Nursing Students  appreciate  JEN articles (Blazys 
Emergency  response  plan  (Blazys).  2003;29:342  Clinical  Nurses Forum  2003;29:260  (Clinical Nurses Forum 
Information  storage and retrieval  The  health  sciences  library  and profes  Journal  Update  Journal  Update.  2003;29(1):29A-37A,  (2):25A-26A 
sional  librarias  mportant  resources for busy  ED nurses  and nurse  managers  (3):S1A,  (4):27A-33A,  (5):25A-26A 
(,onnerma  1003:29:183-6 
Injury  Prevention  (column)  Injury  Prevention.  2003;29:52-4) ,  11 53-6,  266  K 
8.  349-51.  46 
Knee  injuries  Knee  dislocation  wit  un  arterial  injury:  <  study 
Inservice  training  Accelerated  learning  (Lavin).  2003;29:470  (Managers  Harrahill).  2003:29:489-9] 
Forum  An orthopedic  nurse  practitioner's practical  guide to evaluating knee  injuries 
\ compr  ) orientation for new  graduates  1e emergency  depart  Rourke  2003:29:366-72 
ment:  the  eal  perience  of one  Canadian teact  1ospital  Loiseau eta l 
2003:29:522  L 
Orienting  ED  nurses  to  triage:  using  scenario-based  test-style  questions  «  Labor Triaging  OB patients in the  ED  cKernan)  (O’Shields).  2003;29:467 
promote  critical  thinking  (Zimmermann).  2003;29:256-8  (Managers Forum 
Preparing  ED nurses  to function  as charge  nurses  with  an 8-hour  class and  Latex allergy Latex gloves  (Blazys  2003;29:343  (Clinical  Nurses  Forum) 
preceptor  suppor  successful  UCSD program  (Yee  and  Swillum).  2003;29 
528-32  Law and the Emergency  Nurse (column)  Law  and the  Emergency  Nurse 
2003;29:55 
Staff  complia  with  competencies  (Williams).  2003;29:165-6  (Managers 
Learning  Accelerated learning  (Lavin).  2003;29:470 (Managers Forum 
Forum 
Ten things I  wish I'd known  (Robinson).  2003;29:397-8 (President's Message 
Insurance, health Billing trauma codes  (Williams).  2003;29:365  (Managers 
Forum  Legislation  Abandoned  baby  laws  updat  Magnusen).  2003;29:469-70 
Managers  Forum 
HIPAA  (Suby  and Washburn  2003:29:269 
UCSF's new Center for  Tobacco  Control Research  and  Education finds valuable 
Insurance,  pharmaceutical  services  Hospitalizatio 
lessons in  the tobacco industry's internal documents  (Malone).  2003;29:75-7 
drugs  The  need  to  add  prescription  drug  benefit 
2003:29:380  Length of stay Electronic  tracking board reduces  ED patient length of stay at 
Indiana hospital  (Boger).  2003;29:39-43 
Intensive care units  “Rescu:  clinical resourc  urse:  one  nurses expe 
rience  a  mobile  criticalc are nurse  (Howlett).  2003;29:549-50  Lessons Learned (column) Lessons  Learned.  2003;29:352-5 
Resuscitat  4 patients in the intensive  care  unit  (LaVina and  Criddle  Letters  Are  there  any  laws or  regulations  to  prevent  critically  ill inpatients 
2003:29:83-4  from being brought down to  an  already  rcrowded emergency  department 
for care?  (Carter).  2003;29:202-3 
Internet  AHRQ unveils new  Web-based  instrum«  I 1elp hospitals  assess 
domestic  violence  programs  (Flahert  2003:29:  1]  From  the Fed  Blood draws,  hemolysis,  needles: ick  ind application of research 
findings  Danks  Nathan-Ulloa  Grant)  (Lenehan)  (Replies 
Controlling  nail  (Ellwood  Grossman  laylor  2003;29:277-8 
2003;29:401-4 
Clostridium  difficile—not  just a nosocomial  infection  (Reeves).  2003;29:404 
Wintman).  2003;29:565  (Managers  Forum 
Family  members’  presence  during resuscitation  efforts of a 7-year-old  victim 
Smith  2003:;29:64  (Managers Forum 
of  a freshwater drowning seems valuabl«  geron).  2003;29:307-8 
listservs  (Zirkle  2003;29:469  (Managers  Forum 
Focused  abdominal  sonogram  for  identify  blood  within  the 
lhe health sciences library  and professional librarians  important resourcefso r  abdomen  (Levins  2003:29:8 
busy  ED nurs  ind nurse  managers  (Gonnerman).  2003;29:183-6 
Form  to  track  patients  with  frequent  ED  visits  and  pain  charting  ideas 
Online  CEUs  (Walsh  2003:29:568-9 
DePompeo).  2003;29:8 
Public  health  emergency  preparedness and response  (Flaherty).  200 
Form to track  patients with frequent  ED  Gensert).  2003;29:203 
From the  Feds 
HIPPA loosens regulations for release of patient  information (Herr). 2003;29:7 
Using material from the Web  (Halm  2003;22 9:364-5  (Managers Forum 
he importance  of discharge instructions  (Quinlan).  2003;29:308 
Interpersonal relations  Ten things | wish  I'd known  (Robinson)  2003:29 
Installing  on/off  switch  for  airbags:  difficult  but  possible  (Glorius 
397-8  (President's Message 
2003;29:309 
Interprofessional  relations  Physician  disruptive  behavior  (Davidson 
2003;29:364  (Managers Forum  Just do the best you can  (Ress).  2003;2 
lore  on  the  experience  or t  rural  nurses  transferring  Out  trauma  patients 
Interviews  Discerning  interview  questions  ylward)  (Jones)  (Overholt 
Pechin) (Letter  Haney)  (Reply).  2003;29:96 
(Tong).  2003;29:62-3  (Managers Forum 
Recognizing military  nurses  (Alexander).  2003;29:202 
Intubation,  gastrointestinal  Insertion  of  sogastric  tubes  (Blazys 
2003;29:259  (Clinical Nurses Forum  RReeggaarrddiinngg  criticalllyly   illi ll inpatients Ib eing |b roughrhtt   ddowonw n tto o alarleraeaddyy   overr crowde|d  
emergency  departments for care  (Laurant).  2003;29:308-9 
Ww hat is the best topical anesthetic  for nasogastric  insertion:  \ comparison ot 
lidocaine  gel,  lidocaine  spray,  and  atomizec  cocaine  Ducharme  and  Tissue  plasminogen activator  for  ischemic  stroke:  unintended  consequences 
Matheson).  2003;29:427-30  (Anonymous).  2003;29:96-7 
JOURNAL  OF  EMERGENCY  NURSING  December 2003