| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10158756 | Journal of Emergency Nursing | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Contribution to Emergency Nursing Practice
- The current state of scientific knowledge on infiltration of lacerations by registered nurses in emergency departments is unknown because no published studies of the practice exist in relevant research databases.
- The main findings of this case observation are that the practice of RN infiltration of lacerations with local anesthesia is feasible, safe, and effective.
- Key implications for emergency nursing practice include RN infiltration of lacerations in the ED allows nurses to be more involved in wound management, promotes top-of-license practice, and promotes more efficient patient throughput.
- The current state of scientific knowledge on infiltration of lacerations by registered nurses in emergency departments is unknown because no published studies of the practice exist in relevant research databases.
- The main findings of this case observation are that the practice of RN infiltration of lacerations with local anesthesia is feasible, safe, and effective.
- Key implications for emergency nursing practice include RN infiltration of lacerations in the ED allows nurses to be more involved in wound management, promotes top-of-license practice, and promotes more efficient patient throughput.
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Authors
Gayla RN, MSN, Michael PharmD, BCPS, Elliott MD, Patricia PhD, RN, CPNP,