1997 JEN Subject Index

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A

Abdomen
Seven abdominal assessment signs every emergency nurse should know (Wright). 1997;23:446-50

Abstracts
Research abstracts. 1997;23:100-1, 399-406
Scientific Assembly abstracts. 1997;23:407-12
Wilderness/environmental research abstracts. 1997;23:646-8
Writing a research abstract (Cole and Koziol-McLain). 1997;23:487-90

Accident prevention
Another baby walker injury victim (Atkinson). 1997;23:302-5
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
Guide to finding pediatric injury prevention public education materials (Smith). 1997;23:248-50
Injury prevention: "Taking the next step (leap)" (Bennett). 1997;23:11 (Letter)
Injury prevention program for youthful traffic offenders (Byrd). 1997;23:326-9
More on injury prevention (Cerepani). 1997;23:396 (Letter)
Rural motor vehicle crashes: Can we prevent them? (Wylie and Kimball). 1997;23:542-4
Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists (Coffman and Kuniansky). 1997;23:420-4
Two emergency nurses honored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Smith). 1997;23:35A

Accidental falls
The ice capades (Wilshe). 1997;23:201
Slip and fall cases: beware (George et al). 1997;23:633

Accidents, traffic
Air bags: an update (Mikhail and Huelke). 1997;23:439-45
Alcohol involvement in fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269-70
Fatal air bag-related injuries to children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:270-1
Rural motor vehicle crashes: Can we prevent them? (Wylie and Kimball). 1997;23:542-4
Young drivers and fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269

Acids
A fatal case of acid ingestion (Weintraub). 1997;23:413-6

Adolescence
Consent and confidentiality in the care of the sexually assaulted adolescent (Pharris and Ledray). 1997;23:279-81
Injury prevention program for youthful traffic offenders (Byrd). 1997;23:326-9

Advertising
Injury prevention: "Taking the next step (leap)" (Bennett). 1997;23:11 (Letter)
Marketing your continuing education program (Shore and Zimmermann). 1997;23:363-6

Aged
An elderly man with acute ataxia (Molitor). 1997;23:651-2

Agitated patients; see Patient compliance

Air bags; see Protective devices

Air pollution
Raising ozone consciousness (Kramer-Howe). 1997;23:591-6

Aircraft
The development of an educational outreach program by one aeromedical service (High and Yeatman). 1997;23:256-8
Something Special in the AirSM: automatic external defibrillators on American Airlines planes (Zimmermann). 1997;23:340-2

Alcohol
Alcohol involvement in fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269-70
Carlos Doe, "Just a drunk." 1997;23:244-5
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520 (Letter)
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519 (Letter)

ALERT
ELASTIC and ALERT: help for nurses and others with latex allergies, help for those who work with latex (Jezierski). 1997;23:(2):43-5A

Algorithms
One emergency department's experience: clinical algorithms and documentation (Bridgeman et al). 1997;23:316-25

Allergy; see Hypersensitivity

American Airlines
Something Special in the AirSM: automatic external defibrillators on American Airlines planes (Zimmermann). 1997;23:340-2

American Nurses Association
On sharing our visions (Hoyt). 1997;23:203-4 (Pres. message)

Anemia, sickle cell
A trauma patient with sickle cell anemia (Ross). 1997;23:211-3

Aneurysm
A look back: battle of the bulge (Manley). 1997;23:480

Angina
A 62-year-old man with jaw pain and history of angina (Molitor). 1997;23:189-90

Appendicitis
Seven abdominal assessment signs every emergency nurse should know (Wright). 1997;23:446-50

Arachnidism
The hobo spider: an emerging cause of necrotic arachnidism (Danis). 1997;23:56
Assisted suicide; see Suicide, assisted

Asthma
Asthma in the emergency department (Frakes). 1997;23:429-38

Ataxia
An elderly man with acute ataxia (Molitor). 1997;23:651-2

Athletic injuries
Sports-related brain injuries: the second impact syndrome (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359-60

Attitude of health personnel
A private conversation (Fortney). 1997;23:88

Audiovisual reviews
Audiovisual reviews. 1997;23:125-6

Aural temperature; see Body temperature

Auscultation
A look back: learning how to listen (Manley). 1997;23:38

Australia
Impact of an education program about domestic violence on nurses and doctors in an Australian emergency department (Roberts et al). 1997;23:220-7
Automatic external defibrillators; see Electric countershock

Automobile driving
Air bags: an update (Mikhail and Huelke). 1997;23:439-45
Alcohol involvement in fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269-70
Injury prevention program for youthful traffic offenders (Byrd). 1997;23:326-9
Rural motor vehicle crashes: Can we prevent them? (Wylie and Kimball). 1997;23:542-4
Young drivers and fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269

B

Baby walker; see Infant equipment

Bacterial meningitis; see Meningitis, bacterial

Balloons
Mylar or bust (Thomas). 1997;23:174

Bats; see Chiroptera

Battered women; see Violence

Beauty cream; see Cosmetics

Bereavement; see also Grief
Bereavement card sent to families from one New York emergency department (McFall). 1997;23:210 (Letter)

Bicycling
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists (Coffman and Kuniansky). 1997;23:420-4

Bioshield Decontaminate
Pepper spray antidote successful in one emergency department (Giardino). 1997;23:96 (Letter)

Blankets
Warm blankets and p values: philosophy and science coming together (Koziol-McLain and Young). 1997;23:276-8

Blood specimen collection
Hepatitis B virus infection associated with fingerstick blood sampling devices (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:360-2

Blood transfusion
Blood transfusion error (barely) avoided (Cramer). 1997;23:300 (Letter)

Bloodletting
A comparative study of hematocrits drawn from a standard venipuncture and those drawn from a saline lock device (Sliwa). 1997;23:228-31

Body temperature
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11

Book reviews
Book reviews. 1997;23:37-8, 124-7, 240-1, 336-7, 451-2, 622-3

Borrelia burgdorferi
Lyme disease mimics many other diseases (Hoxeng). 1997;23:516 (Letter)
Pericarditis as a manifestation of Lyme disease (Briant et al). 1997;23:525-9

Brain injuries
Sports-related brain injuries: the second impact syndrome (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359-60

Burns
Understanding the principles of lightning injuries (Lewis). 1997;23:535-41

C

Callbacks
Callback system information wanted (Keavney). 1997;23:96 (Letter)

Camp Barnabas
Camp Barnabas: enlarging the spirit, encouraging the heart-where children with special challenges can just be kids (Jezierski). 1997;23:501-4

Canada
Response to ski lift disaster by rural Canadian clinic (Hamer). 1997;23:142-7

Carbon monoxide poisoning
A 45-year-old woman with flu symptoms (Molitor). 1997;23:83-4
A 19-year-old woman with unexplained weakness and dizziness (Trevino). 1997;23:499-500

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
One and two and ... (Foote). 1997;23:390
A rural community hospital's experience with family-witnessed resuscitation (Belanger and Reed). 1997;23:238-9

Career choice
Once a nurse ... (Zimmermann). 1997;23:295-6 (Guest editorial)

Caring
Caring ... for ourselves (Lenehan). 1997;23:90 (Editorial)
ED patients deserve the "work" of nursing (Patrick). 1997;23:206-7 (Guest editorial)
The god is in the details (Zimmermann). 1997;23:523 (Letter)
Nightlife (Sagen). 1997;23:653-4
The tapestry of care (Gordon). 1997;23:148-52

Case management
A case management model for the emergency department (Brewer and Jackson). 1997;23:618-21

Case reviews
Case reviews. 1997;23:14-6, 102-4, 211-3, 302-5, 413-6, 525-9

Catheters, indwelling
Efficacy of normal saline solution versus heparin solution for maintaining patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in children (LeDuc). 1997;23:306-9

CDs; see Compact disks

CEN review questions
CEN review questions. 1997;23:39-40, 128-9, 242-3, 338-9, 453-4, 624-5

Cerebrovascular disorders
Intravenous thrombolytic therapy for stroke emergencies (Bethel). 1997;23:344-6

Certification examination news
Certification examination news. 1997;23:(4):37-45A, (6):40-51A

Cervical vertebrae
"C-spine" does not mean "full spine" (Gwin). 1997;23:97 (Letter)

CEU articles
CEU articles. 1997;23:27-36, 367-74, 429-38, 566-8

Charge nurses
Charge nurses asked to sign charts for patients cared for by LPNs and EMTs: advice sought (Swartz). 1997;23:13 (Letter)

Charts; see Medical records

Child
Camp Barnabas: enlarging the spirit, encouraging the heart-where children with special challenges can just be kids (Jezierski). 1997;23:501-4
Chlorine inhalation in a pediatric patient (Myers). 1997;23:583-5
Conscious sedation roundtable: a collaborative practice model for problem solving in the emergency department (Damian et al). 1997;23:153-5
Designing and implementing a significant findings charting system in the pediatric emergency department (Davis et al). 1997;23:481-6
An easy-to-understand look at pediatric paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (Grossman). 1997;23:367-74
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11
Efficacy of normal saline solution versus heparin solution for maintaining patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in children (LeDuc). 1997;23:306-9
Emergency medical services for children (Weintraub). 1997;23:274-5
Fatal air bag-related injuries to children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:270-1
Guide to finding pediatric injury prevention public education materials (Smith). 1997;23:248-50
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2
Latex allergy in children (Meeropol). 1997;23:99 (Letter)
In the middle of the night: a psychosocial resource book for after hours (McNamara et al). 1997;23:68-9
Mylar or bust (Thomas). 1997;23:174
Pediatric bacterial meningitis in the emergency department (Strawser). 1997;23:310-5
Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists (Coffman and Kuniansky). 1997;23:420-4
Teddy says "Hi!": teddy bear clinics revisited (Zimmermann and Santen). 1997;23:41-4
United States leads in homicide, suicide, and firearm-related deaths among children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359

Child abuse, sexual
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2

Chiroptera
Three cases of rabies (Danis). 1997;23:645

Chlorine
Chlorine inhalation in a pediatric patient (Myers). 1997;23:583-5

Cholecystitis
Seven abdominal assessment signs every emergency nurse should know (Wright). 1997;23:446-50

Christmas
Emergency center Christmas (Switzer). 1997;23:653

Circadian rhythm
Defying circadian rhythm: the emergency nurse and the night shift (Grossman). 1997;23:602-7

Clinical notebook
Clinical notebook. 1997;23:41-4, 130-52, 244-50, 340-3, 455-6

Clinical pathways
One emergency department's experience: clinical algorithms and documentation (Bridgeman et al). 1997;23:316-25

Clinical specialist
New latex allergy clinical specialist role gratifying (Miller). 1997;23:297-8 (Letter)

Clostridium
More on clostridial myonecrosis (Levins) (Letter); (Eubanks and Bennett) (Reply). 1997;23:11-3

Clothing
More on dressing the part (Sanders). 1997;23:97 (Letter)
Nursing uniforms: dress the part (Bertinasco) (Letter); (Jastrab) (Letter). 1997;23:10-1
"Shopping" for EMS protective clothing (Almeida). 1997;23:254-5

Cocaine
Different presentations of cocaine intoxication: four case studies (Jackson). 1997;23:232-4
Is lidocaine contraindicated with cocaine? (Friedman) (Letter); (Jackson) (Reply). 1997;23:520-1

Colchicine
An elderly man with acute ataxia (Molitor). 1997;23:651-2

Collaboration
Level I and level III trauma center collaboration: a case study (Gunnels and Wood). 1997;23:382-3

Colposcopy
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2

Combitube
Esophageal tracheal Combitube® in the emergency department (Hoak and Koestner). 1997;23:347-50

Coming meetings
Coming meetings. 1997;23:(1):44-5A, (2):46A, (3):42A, (4):35A, (5):39A, (6):37-8A

Communication
Giving bad news compassionately: a 2-hour medical school educational program (Harrahill); (Lenehan) (Commentary). 1997;23:496-8
Our new infrared emergency department (Hicks). 1997;23:159-61
Two methods of assessing pain intensity in English-speaking and Spanish-speaking emergency department patients (Puntillo and Neighbor). 1997;23:597-601

Compact disks
Information on videos and CDs for ED patient rooms sought (Weinman). 1997;23:97 (Letter)

Compassion
Book on grief alludes to ED nurses' compassion (Owre). 1997;23:9 (Letter)
The daughter (Zimmermann). 1997;23:395-6 (Letter)
Emotional support and the ED patient: one nurse's perspective (Giedosh). 1997;23:96-7 (Letter)
Giving bad news compassionately: a 2-hour medical school educational program (Harrahill); (Lenehan) (Commentary). 1997;23:496-8
A private conversation (Fortney). 1997;23:88

Computers
The basic terminology of computer hardware technology (Parker). 1997;23:351-3
Computerized triage: one department's process (Mason et al). 1997;23:330-5
How to build your state ENA's web presence (Duggan). 1997;23:631-2
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2
The need for quick computer response with minimal input: development of an ED computer system (Travers). 1997;23:259-64
Provider order entry: It can work! (Zimmerman). 1997;23:463-6

Confidentiality
Confidentiality issues with ED domestic violence research (Petersen). 1997;23:521 (Letter)
Consent and confidentiality in the care of the sexually assaulted adolescent (Pharris and Ledray). 1997;23:279-81

Conscious sedation
Conscious sedation: documenting the procedure (Ringland and Early). 1997;23:611-7
Conscious sedation roundtable: a collaborative practice model for problem solving in the emergency department (Damian et al). 1997;23:153-5

Consent; see Informed consent
Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act
Interfacility transfer form-COBRA-wise and user-friendly (Newberry et al). 1997;23:246-7
Continuing education; see Education, nursing, continuing

Cornstarch
Complications of cornstarch as a donning agent for latex gloves (Brown-Beasley). 1997;23:343

Corrections
Crossword puzzles (Bartley) (1997;23:64-7).. 1997;23:255
Job satisfaction-erratum (Wilhoit). 1997;23:96 (Letter)

Cosmetics
Mercury poisoning associated with beauty cream (Danis). 1997;23:57

Costs and cost analysis
Are emergency departments really the most expensive place of all? (Williams). 1997;23:292-4 (Guest editorial)

Crossword puzzles
Crossword puzzles (Bartley). 1997;23:64-7
Crystalloid fluid therapy; see Fluid therapy

Customer service
Customer service run amok (Zimmermann). 1997;23:514-5 (Guest editorial)

Cyanide
ED management of cyanide poisoning (Brueske). 1997;23:569-73

D

Dean, Anne
Anne Dean remembered (Reeves). 1997;23:8 (Letter)

Death
Alcohol involvement in fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269-70
Bedside (Kooken). 1997;23:202
Book on grief alludes to ED nurses' compassion (Owre). 1997;23:9 (Letter)
Born again (Cramer). 1997;23:199-200
Carlos Doe, "Just a drunk." 1997;23:244-5
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520 (Letter)
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519 (Letter)
Daily planner (Simpson). 1997;23:654
Emotional support and the ED patient: one nurse's perspective (Giedosh). 1997;23:96-7 (Letter)
Fatal air bag-related injuries to children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:270-1
A fatal case of acid ingestion (Weintraub). 1997;23:413-6
Giving bad news compassionately: a 2-hour medical school educational program (Harrahill); (Lenehan) (Commentary). 1997;23:496-8
Heat-related deaths (Danis). 1997;23:644
Hypothermia-related deaths (Danis). 1997;23:644
Life, death, and renewal (Sese). 1997;23:389
More on life after life (Jaworski) (Letter); (Cramer) (Reply). 1997;23:95
One and two and ... (Foote). 1997;23:390
Precautions with deceased ED patients: another view (Vacca) (Letter); (Gelo) (Reply). 1997;23:9-10
Stand and deliver (Hoyt). 1997;23:89 (Pres. message)
Tornado-associated fatalities (Danis). 1997;23:644-5
United States leads in homicide, suicide, and firearm-related deaths among children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359
Young drivers and fatal motor vehicle crashes (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:269

Decision making
I have lived (Hayhoe). 1997;23:98 (Letter)

Deserts
Drowning in the desert: exercise-induced hyponatremia at the Grand Canyon (Shopes). 1997;23:586-90

Diabetes
Latex vial stoppers-a growing concern (Sengewald). 1997;23:521 (Letter)

Diagnostic errors
Carlos Doe, "Just a drunk." 1997;23:244-5
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520 (Letter)
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519 (Letter)

Diagnostic tests
Testing a test (Koziol-McLain and Lowenstein). 1997;23:179-81

Diaphragm
A police officer with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (Gutsch and Criddle). 1997;23:78-82

Dietary supplements
Adverse events associated with products containing ephedrine (Danis). 1997;23:57
Diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Disasters, natural; see Natural disasters

Disposable equipment
Hepatitis B virus infection associated with fingerstick blood sampling devices (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:360-2
Disseminated intravascular coagulation
A fatal case of acid ingestion (Weintraub). 1997;23:413-6

Dizziness
A 19-year-old woman with unexplained weakness and dizziness (Trevino). 1997;23:499-500

DNA
DNA evidence collection (Ledray and Netzel). 1997;23:156-8

Documentation
Conscious sedation: documenting the procedure (Ringland and Early). 1997;23:611-7
Designing and implementing a significant findings charting system in the pediatric emergency department (Davis et al). 1997;23:481-6
The duty to document-What are the limits? (George et al). 1997;23:467-9
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2
One emergency department's experience: clinical algorithms and documentation (Bridgeman et al). 1997;23:316-25
Strategies for improving trauma documentation (Harrahill). 1997;23:187-8
Who should document during a trauma? (Regan). 1997;23:517 (Letter)

Dogs
Three cases of rabies (Danis). 1997;23:645

Domestic violence; see Violence

Driving; see Automobile driving

Droperidol
Acutely agitated patients: a comparison of the use of haloperidol and droperidol in the emergency department (Glow). 1997;23:626-8

Drug abuse; see Substance abuse

Drug interactions
Is lidocaine contraindicated with cocaine? (Friedman) (Letter); (Jackson) (Reply). 1997;23:520-1

Drug screening
Roche Laboratories offers free Rohypnol screening (Ledray). 1997;23:8-9 (Letter)

Drug update
Drug update. 1997;23:45-7, 153-5, 251-3, 344-6, 457-9, 626-8

E

Editorials
Editorials. 1997;23:1-3, 90, 208
Guest editorials. 1997;23:5-7, 91-4, 205-7, 292-6, 393-4, xx2, xx3, xx4

Education, medical
ED physician house staff response to training on domestic violence (Varvaro and Gesmond). 1997;23:17-22
Giving bad news compassionately: a 2-hour medical school educational program (Harrahill); (Lenehan) (Commentary). 1997;23:496-8

Education, nursing
Crossword puzzles (Bartley). 1997;23:64-7
The emergency nurse practitioner: an educational model (Cole and Ramirez). 1997;23:112-5
Teaching the teacher: first-semester notes of a new undergraduate nursing instructor (Zimmermann). 1997;23:172-3
This nurse educator is "hooked on humor" (Wylie). 1997;23:272-3

Education, nursing, continuing
The development of an educational outreach program by one aeromedical service (High and Yeatman). 1997;23:256-8
Domestic violence training at an inner-city hospital found helpful (Bullock). 1997;23:299-300 (Letter)
Impact of an education program about domestic violence on nurses and doctors in an Australian emergency department (Roberts et al). 1997;23:220-7
Marketing your continuing education program (Shore and Zimmermann). 1997;23:363-6
SANE program staff: selection, training, and salaries (Ledray). 1997;23:491-5

Education, nursing, graduate
Graduate nursing programs offering emergency or trauma-related nursing tracks. 1997;23:36A
The sea of graduate education: one nurse's experience (Zimmermann). 1997;23:59-63

Education of patients; see Patient education

Efficiency
Advice on productivity factors sought (Hoag-Apel). 1997;23:299 (Letter)

EKG; see Electrocardiography

Elapid venoms
Elapid envenomation: a medical emergency (Deer). 1997;23:574-7

ELASTIC
ELASTIC and ALERT: help for nurses and others with latex allergies, help for those who work with latex (Jezierski). 1997;23:(2):43-5A

Elderly; see Aged

Electric countershock
Something Special in the AirSM: automatic external defibrillators on American Airlines planes (Zimmermann). 1997;23:340-2

Electric injuries
Understanding the principles of lightning injuries (Lewis). 1997;23:535-41

Electrocardiography
The prehospital 12-lead EKG: starting outside the emergency department (Collins). 1997;23:48-50

Emergency medical services
EMS agenda for "enhancing the professionalism" ... (Robinson). 1997;23:512-3 (Guest editorial)
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10 (Letter)
The prehospital 12-lead EKG: starting outside the emergency department (Collins). 1997;23:48-50
"Shopping" for EMS protective clothing (Almeida). 1997;23:254-5

Emergency Medical Services for Children
Emergency medical services for children (Weintraub). 1997;23:274-5

Emergency medical technicians
Charge nurses asked to sign charts for patients cared for by LPNs and EMTs: advice sought (Swartz). 1997;23:13 (Letter)

Emergency nurse practitioners
Call for job descriptions of nurse practitioners in emergency departments (Reed). 1997;23:209 (Letter)
The ED nurse practitioner: pearls and pitfalls of role transition and development (Shea and Selfridge-Thomas). 1997;23:235-7
The emergency nurse practitioner: an educational model (Cole and Ramirez). 1997;23:112-5
Into the next millennium (Hoyt). 1997;23:289-91 (Pres. message)
Nurse practitioners: brief answers to common questions (Stephens) (Letter); (Egging) (Reply). 1997;23:517-9

Emergency Nurses Association
1996 Annual meeting highlights. 1997;23:(1):47-9A
1996 Annual meeting sponsors. 1997;23:(1):50-2A
1997 ENA annual meeting. 1997;23:(2):49-66A
1998 ENA Leadership Symposium. 1997;23:(5):23-6A
ENA advanced practice committee chairperson's note (Egging). 1997;23:519 (Letter)
[Atlanta] Georgia on my mind (Smith). 1997;23:205 (Guest editorial)
An ENA state research committee: the Illinois experience (Tanabe et al). 1997;23:375-7
How to build your state ENA's web presence (Duggan). 1997;23:631-2
If I could reach ... (Hoyt). 1997;23:391-2 (Pres. message)
Judy Kelleher: ENA co-founder looks behind and ahead (Jezierski). 1997;23:85-7
Into the next millennium (Hoyt). 1997;23:289-91 (Pres. message)
Research abstracts. 1997;23:100-1, 399-406
Scientific Assembly abstracts. 1997;23:407-12
On sharing our visions (Hoyt). 1997;23:203-4 (Pres. message)
Stand and deliver (Hoyt). 1997;23:89 (Pres. message)
State of the states (Manton and Begley). 1997;23:(1):41-3A, 1997;23:(2):41-2A, 1997;23:(3):39-40A, 1997;23:(4)33-4A, 1997;23:(5):37-8A, 1997;23(6)33-4A
The "time flies" test (Hoyt). 1997;23:4 (Pres. message)
Validating nursing with "NANDA, NIC, and NOC" (Hoyt). 1997;23:507-9 (Pres. message)

Emergency service, hospital, economics
Are emergency departments really the most expensive place of all? (Williams). 1997;23:292-4 (Guest editorial)

Emotional support; see Social support

Employee performance appraisal
ED nursing performance appraisals sought (Halstead). 1997;23:8 (Letter)
ED-specific evaluation forms sought (Iannucci). 1997;23:209 (Letter)

EMS
EMS. 1997;23:48-50, 254-5, 347-50

Endotracheal intubation; see Intubation, intratracheal

Envenomation; see Venoms

Environmental health
Disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Marilyn: a pediatric team's experience in St. Thomas (Damian et al). 1997;23:545-9
Drowning in the desert: exercise-induced hyponatremia at the Grand Canyon (Shopes). 1997;23:586-90
ED management of cyanide poisoning (Brueske). 1997;23:569-73
Emergency nursing and ski patrol: a partnership to improve patient outcomes (Bourg et al). 1997;23:530-4
Far and away: staying healthy in a medical wilderness (Rush). 1997;23:578-82
Pesticide poisoning: an environmental emergency (Lanson) (Letter); (Katcher and Frey) (Reply). 1997;23:516-7
Raising ozone consciousness (Kramer-Howe). 1997;23:591-6
Respect and understanding: the key to environmental stewardship (Campbell). 1997;23:510-1 (Guest editorial)
Stranded on a mountain: a case study of snowboarding injury in Oregon (Gunnels). 1997;23:550-4
Understanding the principles of lightning injuries (Lewis). 1997;23:535-41
Wilderness/environmental research abstracts. 1997;23:646-8

Ephedrine
Adverse events associated with products containing ephedrine (Danis). 1997;23:57

Epinephrine
Use of glucagon in intractable allergic reactions and as an alternative to epinephrine: an interesting case review (Compton). 1997;23:45-7

Errors
Blood transfusion error (barely) avoided (Cramer). 1997;23:300 (Letter)

Esophagus
Esophageal tracheal Combitube® in the emergency department (Hoak and Koestner). 1997;23:347-50

Ethics
Carlos Doe, "Just a drunk." 1997;23:244-5
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520 (Letter)
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519 (Letter)
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die (Reeves). 1997;23:393-4 (Guest editorial)
Stand and deliver (Hoyt). 1997;23:89 (Pres. message)

Euthanasia
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die (Reeves). 1997;23:393-4 (Guest editorial)
Stand and deliver (Hoyt). 1997;23:89 (Pres. message)

Exercise
Drowning in the desert: exercise-induced hyponatremia at the Grand Canyon (Shopes). 1997;23:586-90

F

Falls; see Accidental falls

Family
Bedside (Kooken). 1997;23:202
Bereavement card sent to families from one New York emergency department (McFall). 1997;23:210 (Letter)
The daughter (Zimmermann). 1997;23:395-6 (Letter)
Giving bad news compassionately: a 2-hour medical school educational program (Harrahill); (Lenehan) (Commentary). 1997;23:496-8
A rural community hospital's experience with family-witnessed resuscitation (Belanger and Reed). 1997;23:238-9

Fear
How I saw the President of Romania (Carson). 1997;23:655-6

Fetal death
Maternal trauma care: a brief review (Harrahill). 1997;23:649-50
The Finnish Association of Outpatient and Emergency Ward Nurses
Finnish emergency nurses group wishes to strengthen ties with international groups (Vastamäki). 1997;23:395 (Letter)

Fire departments
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10 (Letter)

Firearms
United States leads in homicide, suicide, and firearm-related deaths among children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359

Flight nursing
The development of an educational outreach program by one aeromedical service (High and Yeatman). 1997;23:256-8
Flight nursing. 1997;23:256-8, 629-30
Our loss, God's gain (Inova Medical AirCare). 1997;23:629-30
Something Special in the AirSM: automatic external defibrillators on American Airlines planes (Zimmermann). 1997;23:340-2

Flu; see Influenza

Fluid therapy
A comparative study of hematocrits drawn from a standard venipuncture and those drawn from a saline lock device (Sliwa). 1997;23:228-31
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11

Follow-up studies
Emergency center follow-up program (Dubay). 1997;23:455-6

Food poisoning
Risk factors for Vibrio vulnificus septicemia (Danis). 1997;23:56-7

Forensic medicine
DNA evidence collection (Ledray and Netzel). 1997;23:156-8
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2

Forensic nursing
Forensic nursing. 1997;23:156-8, 460-2

Forms
Designing and implementing a significant findings charting system in the pediatric emergency department (Davis et al). 1997;23:481-6
ED-specific evaluation forms sought (Iannucci). 1997;23:209 (Letter)
Interfacility transfer form-COBRA-wise and user-friendly (Newberry et al). 1997;23:246-7

Fractures
A 72-year-old woman with a hip fracture (Molitor). 1997;23:284

G

Gastric lavage
A look back: early gastrointestinal decontamination (Laubacher). 1997;23:231

Gender factors
If I could reach ... (Hoyt). 1997;23:391-2 (Pres. message)

Genitalia
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2

Georgia
[Atlanta] Georgia on my mind (Smith). 1997;23:205 (Guest editorial)

Gloves; see Surgical gloves

Glucagon
Use of glucagon in intractable allergic reactions and as an alternative to epinephrine: an interesting case review (Compton). 1997;23:45-7
Graduate education; see Education, nursing, graduate

Grand Canyon
Drowning in the desert: exercise-induced hyponatremia at the Grand Canyon (Shopes). 1997;23:586-90

Gratitude
Listening for a heartbeat (Cohn). 1997;23:388

Grief
Bereavement card sent to families from one New York emergency department (McFall). 1997;23:210 (Letter)
Book on grief alludes to ED nurses' compassion (Owre). 1997;23:9 (Letter)
Emotional support and the ED patient: one nurse's perspective (Giedosh). 1997;23:96-7 (Letter)

Guest editorials
Guest editorials. 1997;23:5-7, 91-4, 205-7, 292-6, 393-4, 510-5

Guidelines
Management of severe head injury: new document provides guidelines (Harrahill). 1997;23:282-3

H

Haemophilus influenzae vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Haloperidol
Acutely agitated patients: a comparison of the use of haloperidol and droperidol in the emergency department (Glow). 1997;23:626-8

Handicapped
Camp Barnabas: enlarging the spirit, encouraging the heart-where children with special challenges can just be kids (Jezierski). 1997;23:501-4

Head injuries
Carlos Doe, "Just a drunk." 1997;23:244-5
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520 (Letter)
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk'": ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519 (Letter)
Management of severe head injury: new document provides guidelines (Harrahill). 1997;23:282-3

Head protective devices
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists (Coffman and Kuniansky). 1997;23:420-4

Headache
A 64-year-old woman with headache (Molitor). 1997;23:384-5

Health care reform
EMS agenda for "enhancing the professionalism" ... (Robinson). 1997;23:512-3 (Guest editorial)

Heart arrest
More on life after life (Jaworski) (Letter); (Cramer) (Reply). 1997;23:95
Something Special in the AirSM: automatic external defibrillators on American Airlines planes (Zimmermann). 1997;23:340-2

Heart disease
If I could reach ... (Hoyt). 1997;23:391-2 (Pres. message)

Heat
Drowning in the desert: exercise-induced hyponatremia at the Grand Canyon (Shopes). 1997;23:586-90
Heat-related deaths (Danis). 1997;23:644

Helmets; see Head protective devices

Hematocrit
A comparative study of hematocrits drawn from a standard venipuncture and those drawn from a saline lock device (Sliwa). 1997;23:228-31

Henderson, Virginia
Virginia Henderson: reflections on a twentieth century Florence Nightingale (Jezierski). 1997;23:386-7

Heparin
Efficacy of normal saline solution versus heparin solution for maintaining patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in children (LeDuc). 1997;23:306-9

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus infection associated with fingerstick blood sampling devices (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:360-2

Hepatitis vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Hernia, diaphragmatic, traumatic
A police officer with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (Gutsch and Criddle). 1997;23:78-82

Heroin
Bogus heroin (Dillmann). 1997;23:457-9
A new type of drug overdose: scopolamine poisoning in heroin users (Danis). 1997;23:57-8

Hip fracture
A 72-year-old woman with a hip fracture (Molitor). 1997;23:284

Historical articles
A look back: battle of the bulge (Manley). 1997;23:480
A look back: the dawn of managed care (Manley). 1997;23:336
A look back: early gastrointestinal decontamination (Laubacher). 1997;23:231
A look back: learning how to listen (Manley). 1997;23:38
A look back: velcro (Manley and Lenehan). 1997;23:119
A look back: wound care throughout the ages (Manley). 1997;23:623

HIV
HIV occupationally exposed health care workers and prophylactic drug therapy (Coats). 1997;23:116-9
Hobo spider; see Spiders

Homicide
United States leads in homicide, suicide, and firearm-related deaths among children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359

Hong Kong
International update: glimpse of emergency nursing in Hong Kong (Lau). 1997;23:(3):41A

Hospital-patient relations
Persons brought to the emergency department by police: Are they patients? (George et al). 1997;23:354-5

House staff; see Internship and residency

Humor; see Wit and humor

Hurricanes
Disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Marilyn: a pediatric team's experience in St. Thomas (Damian et al). 1997;23:545-9

Hydrochloric acid
A fatal case of acid ingestion (Weintraub). 1997;23:413-6

Hypersensitivity
Asthma in the emergency department (Frakes). 1997;23:429-38
Complications of cornstarch as a donning agent for latex gloves (Brown-Beasley). 1997;23:343
Creating a latex-safe environment: Riddle Memorial Hospital's response to protect patients and employees (Jezierski). 1997;23:191-8
ELASTIC and ALERT: help for nurses and others with latex allergies, help for those who work with latex (Jezierski). 1997;23:(2):43-5A
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10 (Letter)
Latex allergy (Wilburn). 1997;23:93-4 (Guest editorial)
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2
Latex allergy in children (Meeropol). 1997;23:99 (Letter)
Latex allergy: policy, procedure, and latex-safe box (Warner). 1997;23:139-41
Latex allergy: a review (Kellett). 1997;23:27-36
Latex allergyÑa serious threat with simple solution (Brown). 1997;23:298-9 (Letter)
Latex allergy sufferersÑthe clock is ticking (Johns). 1997;23:162-3
Latex products in the hospital environment (Adkins). 1997;23:135-8
Latex vial stoppersÑa growing concern (Sengewald). 1997;23:521 (Letter)
More on latex allergy (Heinzerling). 1997;23:299 (Letter)
More on progressive latex allergy syndrome (Barton) (Letter); (Spiker) (Letter). 1997;23:396-8
Mylar or bust (Thomas). 1997;23:174
New latex allergy clinical specialist role gratifying (Miller). 1997;23:297-8 (Letter)
Nurses should take action to avoid occupational latex allergy (Petsonk). 1997;23:91-2 (Guest editorial)
Progressive community hospital's proactive response to latex allergy (Taylor). 1997;23:297 (Letter)
Protect yourself (Adkins). 1997;23:5-7 (Guest editorial)
Protecting everyone (Gritter). 1997;23:524 (Letter)
Severe latex allergy: three first-person accounts (Kellner et al). 1997;23:130-4
Taking off the gloves (Lenehan). 1997;23:1-3 (Editorial)
Thanks for latex allergy articles (Mattis). 1997;23:523-4 (Letter)
Use of glucagon in intractable allergic reactions and as an alternative to epinephrine: an interesting case review (Compton). 1997;23:45-7
Workers' compensation and latex allergy: dos and don'ts (Nemeth). 1997;23:165

Hyperthermia
A nonresponsive 58-year-old man with muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, hypotension, and dilated unreactive pupils (Gensert). 1997;23:14-6

Hypnotics and sedatives
When drugs are used for rape (Armstrong). 1997;23:378-81

Hyponatremia
Drowning in the desert: exercise-induced hyponatremia at the Grand Canyon (Shopes). 1997;23:586-90

Hypotension
A nonresponsive 58-year-old man with muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, hypotension, and dilated unreactive pupils (Gensert). 1997;23:14-6

Hypothermia
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11
Hypothermia-related deaths (Danis). 1997;23:644
More on life after life (Jaworski) (Letter); (Cramer) (Reply). 1997;23:95
Warm blankets and p values: philosophy and science coming together (Koziol-McLain and Young). 1997;23:276-8

I

Ice
The ice capades (Wilshe). 1997;23:201

Immobilization
"C-spine" does not mean "full spine" (Gwin). 1997;23:97 (Letter)

Impressions
Bedside (Kooken). 1997;23:202
Born again (Cramer). 1997;23:199-200
Daily planner (Simpson). 1997;23:654
Emergency center Christmas (Switzer). 1997;23:653
How I saw the President of Romania (Carson). 1997;23:655-6
The ice capades (Wilshe). 1997;23:201
If (Gordon). 1997;23:287
Life, death, and renewal (Sese). 1997;23:389
Listening for a heartbeat (Cohn). 1997;23:388
Nightlife (Sagen). 1997;23:653-4
Nursing means (Love). 1997;23:88
One and two and ... (Foote). 1997;23:390
A private conversation (Fortney). 1997;23:88
Sit-coms of the 1970s: a cyclopedic quiz (Clark). 1997;23:505-6
Someone's baby (Mendenhall). 1997;23:288

In memoriam
Anne Dean remembered (Reeves). 1997;23:8 (Letter)
Our loss, God's gain (Inova Medical AirCare). 1997;23:629-30
Virginia Henderson: reflections on a twentieth century Florence Nightingale (Jezierski). 1997;23:386-7

Infant equipment
Another baby walker injury victim (Atkinson). 1997;23:302-5

Infection
Malaria in the emergency department (Compton). 1997;23:120-3
Risk factors for Vibrio vulnificus septicemia (Danis). 1997;23:56-7
A 62-year-old man with jaw pain and history of angina (Molitor). 1997;23:189-90

Infection control
HIV occupationally exposed health care workers and prophylactic drug therapy (Coats). 1997;23:116-9
Indigenous malaria transmission (Danis). 1997;23:56
Precautions with deceased ED patients: another view (Vacca) (Letter); (Gelo) (Reply). 1997;23:9-10

Influenza
A 45-year-old woman with flu symptoms (Molitor). 1997;23:83-4

Informed consent
Consent and confidentiality in the care of the sexually assaulted adolescent (Pharris and Ledray). 1997;23:279-81
Informed consent in emergency research: what every emergency nurse should know (Watts). 1997;23:70-4

Infrared rays
Our new infrared emergency department (Hicks). 1997;23:159-61

Injury prevention; see Accident prevention

Innovative informatics
Innovative informatics. 1997;23:51-2, 159-61, 259-64, 351-3, 463-6, 631-2

Interfacility transfer; see Patient transfer

International health; see World health

Internet
How to build your state ENA's web presence (Duggan). 1997;23:631-2
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2

Internship and residency
ED physician house staff response to training on domestic violence (Varvaro and Gesmond). 1997;23:17-22

Intubation, intratracheal
Esophageal tracheal Combitube¨ in the emergency department (Hoak and Koestner). 1997;23:347-50

Ipecac
Syrup of ipecac: appropriate use in the emergency department (Bartscherer). 1997;23:251-3

Ireland
A survey of violence towards nursing staff in one large Irish Accident and Emergency Department (Rose). 1997;23:214-9

J

Jaw
A 62-year-old man with jaw pain and history of angina (Molitor). 1997;23:189-90

Jellyfish
Envenomations from jellyfish and related species (Auerbach). 1997;23:555-68

Job description
Call for job descriptions of nurse practitioners in emergency departments (Reed). 1997;23:209 (Letter)

Job satisfaction
Job satisfactionÑerratum (Wilhoit). 1997;23:96 (Letter)

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Manuscripts welcomed (Lenehan). 1997;23:208 (Editorial)

Journal update
Journal update. 1997;23:(1):41-6A, (2):41-7A, (3):39-43A, (4):33-45A, (5):37-40A, (6):33-51A

K

Kelleher, Judy
Judy Kelleher: ENA co-founder looks behind and ahead (Jezierski). 1997;23:85-7

L

Latex
Complications of cornstarch as a donning agent for latex gloves (Brown-Beasley). 1997;23:343
Creating a latex-safe environment: Riddle Memorial Hospital's response to protect patients and employees (Jezierski). 1997;23:191-8
ELASTIC and ALERT: help for nurses and others with latex allergies, help for those who work with latex (Jezierski). 1997;23:(2):43-5A
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10 (Letter)
Latex allergy (Wilburn). 1997;23:93-4 (Guest editorial)
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2
Latex allergy in children (Meeropol). 1997;23:99 (Letter)
Latex allergy: policy, procedure, and latex-safe box (Warner). 1997;23:139-41
Latex allergy: a review (Kellett). 1997;23:27-36
Latex allergyÑa serious threat with simple solution (Brown). 1997;23:298-9 (Letter)
Latex allergy sufferersÑthe clock is ticking (Johns). 1997;23:162-3
Latex products in the hospital environment (Adkins). 1997;23:135-8
Latex vial stoppersÑa growing concern (Sengewald). 1997;23:521 (Letter)
More on latex allergy (Heinzerling). 1997;23:299 (Letter)
More on progressive latex allergy syndrome (Barton) (Letter); (Spiker) (Letter). 1997;23:396-8
Mylar or bust (Thomas). 1997;23:174
New latex allergy clinical specialist role gratifying (Miller). 1997;23:297-8 (Letter)
Nurses should take action to avoid occupational latex allergy (Petsonk). 1997;23:91-2 (Guest editorial)
Progressive community hospital's proactive response to latex allergy (Taylor). 1997;23:297 (Letter)
Protect yourself (Adkins). 1997;23:5-7 (Guest editorial)
Protecting everyone (Gritter). 1997;23:524 (Letter)
Severe latex allergy: three first-person accounts (Kellner et al). 1997;23:130-4
Taking off the gloves (Lenehan). 1997;23:1-3 (Editorial)
Thanks for latex allergy articles (Mattis). 1997;23:523-4 (Letter)
Workers' compensation and latex allergy: dos and don'ts (Nemeth). 1997;23:165

Law and the emergency nurse
Law and the emergency nurse. 1997;23:162-5, 354-5, 467-9, 633

Legal issues
DNA evidence collection (Ledray and Netzel). 1997;23:156-8
The duty to documentÑWhat are the limits? (George et al). 1997;23:467-9
Efficacy of SANE evidence collection: a Minnesota study (Ledray and Simmelink). 1997;23:75-7
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die (Reeves). 1997;23:393-4 (Guest editorial)
Interfacility transfer formÑCOBRA-wise and user-friendly (Newberry et al). 1997;23:246-7
Latex allergy sufferersÑthe clock is ticking (Johns). 1997;23:162-3
Persons brought to the emergency department by police: Are they patients? (George et al). 1997;23:354-5
Slip and fall cases: beware (George et al). 1997;23:633
Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists (Coffman and Kuniansky). 1997;23:420-4
Workers' compensation and latex allergy: dos and don'ts (Nemeth). 1997;23:165
Workers' compensation for illness and injury (Hoyt). 1997;23:164

Letters
Addition to SANE listing. 1997;23:209
Additional SANE program listings. 1997;23:523
Advice on productivity factors sought (Hoag-Apel). 1997;23:299
Anne Dean remembered (Reeves). 1997;23:8
Bereavement card sent to families from one New York emergency department (McFall). 1997;23:210
Blood transfusion error (barely) avoided (Cramer). 1997;23:300
Book on grief alludes to ED nurses' compassion (Owre). 1997;23:9
Call for job descriptions of nurse practitioners in emergency departments (Reed). 1997;23:209
Callback system information wanted (Keavney). 1997;23:96
"Carlos Doe, ÔJust a Drunk'": a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520
"Carlos Doe, ÔJust a Drunk'": ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519
Charge nurses asked to sign charts for patients cared for by LPNs and EMTs: advice sought (Swartz). 1997;23:13
Confidentiality issues with ED domestic violence research (Petersen). 1997;23:521
"C-spine" does not mean "full spine" (Gwin). 1997;23:97
The daughter (Zimmermann). 1997;23:395-6
Domestic violence training at an inner-city hospital found helpful (Bullock). 1997;23:299-300
ED nursing performance appraisals sought (Halstead). 1997;23:8
ED-specific evaluation forms sought (Iannucci). 1997;23:209
Emotional support and the ED patient: one nurse's perspective (Giedosh). 1997;23:96-7
Finnish emergency nurses group wishes to strengthen ties with international groups (VastamŠki). 1997;23:395
The god is in the details (Zimmermann). 1997;23:523
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10
I have lived (Hayhoe). 1997;23:98
Information on videos and CDs for ED patient rooms sought (Weinman). 1997;23:97
Injury prevention: "Taking the next step (leap)" (Bennett). 1997;23:11
Is lidocaine contraindicated with cocaine? (Friedman) (Letter); (Jackson) (Reply). 1997;23:520-1
Job satisfactionÑerratum (Wilhoit). 1997;23:96
Latex allergy in children (Meeropol). 1997;23:99
Latex allergyÑa serious threat with simple solution (Brown). 1997;23:298-9
Latex vial stoppersÑa growing concern (Sengewald). 1997;23:521
Lyme disease mimics many other diseases (Hoxeng). 1997;23:516
Memories of an emergency nurse who attempted to "get away from it all" (Neufeldt). 1997;23:521-3
More on clostridial myonecrosis (Levins) (Letter); (Eubanks and Bennett) (Reply). 1997;23:11-3
More on dressing the part (Sanders). 1997;23:97
More on injury prevention (Cerepani). 1997;23:396
More on latex allergy (Heinzerling). 1997;23:299
More on life after life (Jaworski) (Letter); (Cramer) (Reply). 1997;23:95
More on Navy Nurse Corps (Woodruff). 1997;23:209
More on progressive latex allergy syndrome (Barton) (Letter); (Spiker) (Letter). 1997;23:396-8
New latex allergy clinical specialist role gratifying (Miller). 1997;23:297-8
Nursing uniforms: dress the part (Bertinasco) (Letter); (Jastrab) (Letter). 1997;23:10-1
Pepper spray antidote successful in one emergency department (Giardino). 1997;23:96
Pesticide poisoning: an environmental emergency (Lanson) (Letter); (Katcher and Frey) (Reply). 1997;23:516-7
Precautions with deceased ED patients: another view (Vacca) (Letter); (Gelo) (Reply). 1997;23:9-10
Progressive community hospital's proactive response to latex allergy (Taylor). 1997;23:297
Protecting everyone (Gritter). 1997;23:524
Roche Laboratories offers free Rohypnol screening (Ledray). 1997;23:8-9
SANE program update (Young-Diaz). 1997;23:396
Scope of practice issues for LVNs in the emergency department (Pardee). 1997;23:300-4
Thanks for latex allergy articles (Mattis). 1997;23:523-4
Trauma program outreach nurse role (Bowen). 1997;23:98-9
Updates to SANE listing. 1997;23:95
Who should document during a trauma? (Regan). 1997;23:517

Liability, legal
Slip and fall cases: beware (George et al). 1997;23:633

Licensed practical nurses
Charge nurses asked to sign charts for patients cared for by LPNs and EMTs: advice sought (Swartz). 1997;23:13 (Letter)

Licensed vocational nurses
Scope of practice issues for LVNs in the emergency department (Pardee). 1997;23:300-4 (Letter)

Lidocaine
Is lidocaine contraindicated with cocaine? (Friedman) (Letter); (Jackson) (Reply). 1997;23:520-1

Life
Born again (Cramer). 1997;23:199-200
Life, death, and renewal (Sese). 1997;23:389
Light staining microscopy; see Microscopy

Lightning injuries
Understanding the principles of lightning injuries (Lewis). 1997;23:535-41

A look back
A look back: battle of the bulge (Manley). 1997;23:480
A look back: the dawn of managed care (Manley). 1997;23:336
A look back: early gastrointestinal decontamination (Laubacher). 1997;23:231
A look back: learning how to listen (Manley). 1997;23:38
A look back: velcro (Manley and Lenehan). 1997;23:119
A look back: wound care throughout the ages (Manley). 1997;23:623

Ludwig's angina
A 62-year-old man with jaw pain and history of angina (Molitor). 1997;23:189-90

Lyme disease
Lyme disease mimics many other diseases (Hoxeng). 1997;23:516 (Letter)
Pericarditis as a manifestation of Lyme disease (Briant et al). 1997;23:525-9

M

Malaria
Indigenous malaria transmission (Danis). 1997;23:56
Malaria in the emergency department (Compton). 1997;23:120-3

Malpractice
Persons brought to the emergency department by police: Are they patients? (George et al). 1997;23:354-5

Managed care programs
A look back: the dawn of managed care (Manley). 1997;23:336

Managers ask and answer
Managers ask and answer. 1997;23:53-5, 166-71, 265-8, 356-8, 470-9, 634-43

Manuscripts
Manuscripts welcomed (Lenehan). 1997;23:208 (Editorial)

Marketing; see Advertising

Measles vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Media
Injury prevention: "Taking the next step (leap)" (Bennett). 1997;23:11 (Letter)

Medical records
Charge nurses asked to sign charts for patients cared for by LPNs and EMTs: advice sought (Swartz). 1997;23:13 (Letter)
Conscious sedation: documenting the procedure (Ringland and Early). 1997;23:611-7
Designing and implementing a significant findings charting system in the pediatric emergency department (Davis et al). 1997;23:481-6
The duty to documentÑWhat are the limits? (George et al). 1997;23:467-9
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2
One emergency department's experience: clinical algorithms and documentation (Bridgeman et al). 1997;23:316-25
Strategies for improving trauma documentation (Harrahill). 1997;23:187-8
Who should document during a trauma? (Regan). 1997;23:517 (Letter)

Meningitis, bacterial
Pediatric bacterial meningitis in the emergency department (Strawser). 1997;23:310-5

Mercury
Mercury poisoning associated with beauty cream (Danis). 1997;23:57

Military nursing
More on Navy Nurse Corps (Woodruff). 1997;23:209 (Letter)

Models
A case management model for the emergency department (Brewer and Jackson). 1997;23:618-21
Conscious sedation roundtable: a collaborative practice model for problem solving in the emergency department (Damian et al). 1997;23:153-5
The emergency nurse practitioner: an educational model (Cole and Ramirez). 1997;23:112-5

Mortality and Morbidity Weekly Report file
MMWR file. 1997;23:56-8, 175-8, 269-71, 359-62, 644-5

Motor vehicle accidents; see Accidents, traffic

Mumps vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Muscle rigidity
A nonresponsive 58-year-old man with muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, hypotension, and dilated unreactive pupils (Gensert). 1997;23:14-6

Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Resurgence of tuberculosis: implications for emergency nurses (Mathias and Hodgdon). 1997;23:425-8

Myocardial infarction
If I could reach ... (Hoyt). 1997;23:391-2 (Pres. message)
The prehospital 12-lead EKG: starting outside the emergency department (Collins). 1997;23:48-50

Myonecrosis; see Necrosis

N

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Two emergency nurses honored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Smith). 1997;23:35A

Natural disasters
Disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Marilyn: a pediatric team's experience in St. Thomas (Damian et al). 1997;23:545-9
Tornado-associated fatalities (Danis). 1997;23:644-5

Navy Nurse Corps
More on Navy Nurse Corps (Woodruff). 1997;23:209 (Letter)

Necrosis
The hobo spider: an emerging cause of necrotic arachnidism (Danis). 1997;23:56
More on clostridial myonecrosis (Levins) (Letter); (Eubanks and Bennett) (Reply). 1997;23:11-3

Neisseria meningitidis
Pediatric bacterial meningitis in the emergency department (Strawser). 1997;23:310-5

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
A nonresponsive 58-year-old man with muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, hypotension, and dilated unreactive pupils (Gensert). 1997;23:14-6

Night care
Defying circadian rhythm: the emergency nurse and the night shift (Grossman). 1997;23:602-7
In the middle of the night: a psychosocial resource book for after hours (McNamara et al). 1997;23:68-9
Nightlife (Sagen). 1997;23:653-4

North American Nursing Diagnosis Association
Validating nursing with "NANDA, NIC, and NOC" (Hoyt). 1997;23:507-9 (Pres. message)

Nurse educator
Nurse educator. 1997;23:59-67, 172-3, 272-3, 363-6

Nurse practitioners
Call for job descriptions of nurse practitioners in emergency departments (Reed). 1997;23:209 (Letter)
The ED nurse practitioner: pearls and pitfalls of role transition and development (Shea and Selfridge-Thomas). 1997;23:235-7
The emergency nurse practitioner: an educational model (Cole and Ramirez). 1997;23:112-5
Into the next millennium (Hoyt). 1997;23:289-91 (Pres. message)
Nurse practitioners: brief answers to common questions (Stephens) (Letter); (Egging) (Reply). 1997;23:517-9

Nurse-patient relations
Carlos Doe, "Just a drunk." 1997;23:244-5
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk': a thank you (Heilicser). 1997;23:520 (Letter)
"Carlos Doe, 'Just a Drunk': ethical concerns (Malone). 1997;23:519 (Letter)
Someone's baby (Mendenhall). 1997;23:288

Nursing
ED patients deserve the "work" of nursing (Patrick). 1997;23:206-7 (Guest editorial)
Nursing means (Love). 1997;23:88
Once a nurse ... (Zimmermann). 1997;23:295-6 (Guest editorial)
The tapestry of care (Gordon). 1997;23:148-52

Nursing Interventions Classification
Validating nursing with "NANDA, NIC, and NOC" (Hoyt). 1997;23:507-9 (Pres. message)

Nursing Organization Liaison Forum
On sharing our visions (Hoyt). 1997;23:203-4 (Pres. message)

Nursing Outcomes Classification
Validating nursing with "NANDA, NIC, and NOC" (Hoyt). 1997;23:507-9 (Pres. message)

O

Occupational exposure
Complications of cornstarch as a donning agent for latex gloves (Brown-Beasley). 1997;23:343
Creating a latex-safe environment: Riddle Memorial Hospital's response to protect patients and employees (Jezierski). 1997;23:191-8
ELASTIC and ALERT: help for nurses and others with latex allergies, help for those who work with latex (Jezierski). 1997;23:(2):43-5A
HIV occupationally exposed health care workers and prophylactic drug therapy (Coats). 1997;23:116-9
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10 (Letter)
Latex allergy (Wilburn). 1997;23:93-4 (Guest editorial)
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2
Latex allergy: policy, procedure, and latex-safe box (Warner). 1997;23:139-41
Latex allergy: a review (Kellett). 1997;23:27-36
Latex allergyÑa serious threat with simple solution (Brown). 1997;23:298-9 (Letter)
Latex allergy sufferersÑthe clock is ticking (Johns). 1997;23:162-3
Latex products in the hospital environment (Adkins). 1997;23:135-8
More on latex allergy (Heinzerling). 1997;23:299 (Letter)
More on progressive latex allergy syndrome (Barton) (Letter); (Spiker) (Letter). 1997;23:396-8
Mylar or bust (Thomas). 1997;23:174
New latex allergy clinical specialist role gratifying (Miller). 1997;23:297-8 (Letter)
Nurses should take action to avoid occupational latex allergy (Petsonk). 1997;23:91-2 (Guest editorial)
Progressive community hospital's proactive response to latex allergy (Taylor). 1997;23:297 (Letter)
Protect yourself (Adkins). 1997;23:5-7 (Guest editorial)
Protecting everyone (Gritter). 1997;23:524 (Letter)
Severe latex allergy: three first-person accounts (Kellner et al). 1997;23:130-4
Taking off the gloves (Lenehan). 1997;23:1-3 (Editorial)
Thanks for latex allergy articles (Mattis). 1997;23:523-4 (Letter)
Workers' compensation and latex allergy: dos and don'ts (Nemeth). 1997;23:165

Order entry
Provider order entry: It can work! (Zimmerman). 1997;23:463-6

Organ donors; see Tissue donors

Outcomes assessment
Emergency nursing and ski patrol: a partnership to improve patient outcomes (Bourg et al). 1997;23:530-4
Into the next millennium (Hoyt). 1997;23:289-91 (Pres. message)
Validating nursing with "NANDA, NIC, and NOC" (Hoyt). 1997;23:507-9 (Pres. message)

Outreach nursing
The development of an educational outreach program by one aeromedical service (High and Yeatman). 1997;23:256-8
Trauma program outreach nurse role (Bowen). 1997;23:98-9 (Letter)

Overdose
A new type of drug overdose: scopolamine poisoning in heroin users (Danis). 1997;23:57-8
Syrup of ipecac: appropriate use in the emergency department (Bartscherer). 1997;23:251-3

Ozone
Raising ozone consciousness (Kramer-Howe). 1997;23:591-6

P

p values; see Statistics

Pain measurement
Two methods of assessing pain intensity in English-speaking and Spanish-speaking emergency department patients (Puntillo and Neighbor). 1997;23:597-601

Pancreatitis
Seven abdominal assessment signs every emergency nurse should know (Wright). 1997;23:446-50
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; see Tachycardia, supraventricular

Passion for nursing
The "time flies" test (Hoyt). 1997;23:4 (Pres. message)

Patient compliance
Acutely agitated patients: a comparison of the use of haloperidol and droperidol in the emergency department (Glow). 1997;23:626-8

Patient discharge
Callback system information wanted (Keavney). 1997;23:96 (Letter)
Emergency center follow-up program (Dubay). 1997;23:455-6

Patient education
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
Guide to finding pediatric injury prevention public education materials (Smith). 1997;23:248-50
I have lived (Hayhoe). 1997;23:98 (Letter)
Information on videos and CDs for ED patient rooms sought (Weinman). 1997;23:97 (Letter)

Patient satisfaction
Customer service run amok (Zimmermann). 1997;23:514 (Guest editorial)
The god is in the details (Zimmermann). 1997;23:523 (Letter)

Patient transfer
Interfacility transfer formÑCOBRA-wise and user-friendly (Newberry et al). 1997;23:246-7

Pediatric update
Pediatric update. 1997;23:68-9, 174, 274-5, 367-74, 481-6

Pepper spray
Pepper spray antidote successful in one emergency department (Giardino). 1997;23:96 (Letter)
Performance appraisal; see Employee performance appraisal

Pericarditis
Pericarditis as a manifestation of Lyme disease (Briant et al). 1997;23:x26
Peripheral intravenous catheters; see Catheters, indwelling

Pesticides
Pesticide poisoning: an environmental emergency (Lanson) (Letter); (Katcher and Frey) (Reply). 1997;23:xx8

Plasmodium falciparum
Malaria in the emergency department (Compton). 1997;23:120-3

Play therapy
Teddy says "Hi!": teddy bear clinics revisited (Zimmermann and Santen). 1997;23:41-4

Pneumonia
Varicella-zoster virus pneumonia in the adult patient (DeVaul and Garner). 1997;23:102-4

Poisoning
Chlorine inhalation in a pediatric patient (Myers). 1997;23:583-5
ED management of cyanide poisoning (Brueske). 1997;23:569-73
Elapid envenomation: a medical emergency (Deer). 1997;23:574-7
An elderly man with acute ataxia (Molitor). 1997;23:651-2
Envenomations from jellyfish and related species (Auerbach). 1997;23:555-68
A fatal case of acid ingestion (Weintraub). 1997;23:413-6
A 45-year-old woman with flu symptoms (Molitor). 1997;23:83-4
A look back: early gastrointestinal decontamination (Laubacher). 1997;23:231
Mercury poisoning associated with beauty cream (Danis). 1997;23:57
A new type of drug overdose: scopolamine poisoning in heroin users (Danis). 1997;23:57-8
A 19-year-old woman with unexplained weakness and dizziness (Trevino). 1997;23:499-500
Pesticide poisoning: an environmental emergency (Lanson) (Letter); (Katcher and Frey) (Reply). 1997;23:516-7
Syrup of ipecac: appropriate use in the emergency department (Bartscherer). 1997;23:251-3

Police
Persons brought to the emergency department by police: Are they patients? (George et al). 1997;23:354-5

Poliovirus vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Pregnancy
Maternal trauma care: a brief review (Harrahill). 1997;23:649-50
Pre-hospital care; see Emergency medical services

President's message
President's message. 1997;23:4, 89, 203-4, 289-91, 391-2, 507-9

Primitive man
A look back: wound care throughout the ages (Manley). 1997;23:623

Problem solving
Conscious sedation roundtable: a collaborative practice model for problem solving in the emergency department (Damian et al). 1997;23:153-5

Productivity; see Efficiency

Professional practice
EMS agenda for "enhancing the professionalism" ... (Robinson). 1997;23:512-3 (Guest editorial)

Profiles
Camp Barnabas: enlarging the spirit, encouraging the heartÑwhere children with special challenges can just be kids (Jezierski). 1997;23:501-4
Creating a latex-safe environment: Riddle Memorial Hospital's response to protect patients and employees (Jezierski). 1997;23:191-8
Elaine Siebold: my stand-in (Smith). 1997;23:285-6
Judy Kelleher: ENA co-founder looks behind and ahead (Jezierski). 1997;23:85-7
Virginia Henderson: reflections on a twentieth century Florence Nightingale (Jezierski). 1997;23:386-7

Protective clothing
"Shopping" for EMS protective clothing (Almeida). 1997;23:254-5

Protective devices
Air bags: an update (Mikhail and Huelke). 1997;23:439-45
Fatal air bagÐrelated injuries to children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:270-1
Psychosocial support; see Social support

Publication
Manuscripts welcomed (Lenehan). 1997;23:208 (Editorial)

Pupils
A nonresponsive 58-year-old man with muscular rigidity, hyperthermia, hypotension, and dilated unreactive pupils (Gensert). 1997;23:14-6

Puzzles
Crossword puzzles (Bartley). 1997;23:64-7

Q

Quality of health care
Advice on productivity factors sought (Hoag-Apel). 1997;23:299 (Letter)
Customer service run amok (Zimmermann). 1997;23:514-5 (Guest editorial)

Questionnaires
A survey of violence towards nursing staff in one large Irish Accident and Emergency Department (Rose). 1997;23:214-9

R

Rabies
Three cases of rabies (Danis). 1997;23:645

Rape
Consent and confidentiality in the care of the sexually assaulted adolescent (Pharris and Ledray). 1997;23:279-81
Efficacy of SANE evidence collection: a Minnesota study (Ledray and Simmelink). 1997;23:75-7
Improved forensic documentation of genital injuries with colposcopy (O'Brien). 1997;23:460-2
Roche Laboratories offers free Rohypnol screening (Ledray). 1997;23:8-9 (Letter)
SANE program locations: pros and cons (Ledray). 1997;23:182-6
When drugs are used for rape (Armstrong). 1997;23:378-81

Records; see Medical records

Research
Confidentiality issues with ED domestic violence research (Petersen). 1997;23:521 (Letter)
ED physician house staff response to training on domestic violence (Varvaro and Gesmond). 1997;23:17-22
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11
Efficacy of normal saline solution versus heparin solution for maintaining patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in children (LeDuc). 1997;23:306-9
An ENA state research committee: the Illinois experience (Tanabe et al). 1997;23:375-7
Informed consent in emergency research: what every emergency nurse should know (Watts). 1997;23:70-4
Research. 1997;23:17-22, 105-11, 214-30, 306-9, 417-9, 597-601
A survey of violence towards nursing staff in one large Irish Accident and Emergency Department (Rose). 1997;23:214-9
Testing a test (Koziol-McLain and Lowenstein). 1997;23:179-81
Two methods of assessing pain intensity in English-speaking and Spanish-speaking emergency department patients (Puntillo and Neighbor). 1997;23:597-601
Warm blankets and p values: philosophy and science coming together (Koziol-McLain and Young). 1997;23:276-8
Writing a research abstract (Cole and Koziol-McLain). 1997;23:487-90

Research abstracts
Research abstracts. 1997;23:100-1, 399-406

The research column
The research column. 1997;23:70-4, 179-81, 276-8, 375-7, 487-90, 646-8

Resource book
In the middle of the night: a psychosocial resource book for after hours (McNamara et al). 1997;23:68-9

Respect
Respect and understanding: the key to environmental stewardship (Campbell). 1997;23:510-1 (Guest editorial)

Respiration, artificial
Noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure (Reynolds). 1997;23:608-10

Respiratory insufficiency
Asthma in the emergency department (Frakes). 1997;23:429-38
Noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure (Reynolds). 1997;23:608-10

Resuscitation
One and two and ... (Foote). 1997;23:390
A rural community hospital's experience with family-witnessed resuscitation (Belanger and Reed). 1997;23:238-9

Right to die
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die (Reeves). 1997;23:393-4 (Guest editorial)

Risk-taking
Injury prevention program for youthful traffic offenders (Byrd). 1997;23:326-9

Roche Laboratories
Roche Laboratories offers free Rohypnol screening (Ledray). 1997;23:8-9 (Letter)

Rohypnol
Roche Laboratories offers free Rohypnol screening (Ledray). 1997;23:8-9 (Letter)

Romania
How I saw the President of Romania (Carson). 1997;23:655-6

Rubella vaccine
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Rupture
A police officer with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (Gutsch and Criddle). 1997;23:78-82

Rural health
Response to ski lift disaster by rural Canadian clinic (Hamer). 1997;23:142-7
A rural community hospital's experience with family-witnessed resuscitation (Belanger and Reed). 1997;23:238-9
Rural motor vehicle crashes: Can we prevent them? (Wylie and Kimball). 1997;23:542-4

S

Safety
Acutely agitated patients: a comparison of the use of haloperidol and droperidol in the emergency department (Glow). 1997;23:626-8
Assessing security in the emergency department: an overview (Sarnese). 1997;23:23-6
Effect of a bicycle safety program and free bicycle helmet distribution on the use of bicycle helmets by elementary school children (Watts et al). 1997;23:417-9
Strategies to implement helmet legislation for child bicyclists (Coffman and Kuniansky). 1997;23:420-4
A survey of violence towards nursing staff in one large Irish Accident and Emergency Department (Rose). 1997;23:214-9
Two emergency nurses honored by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (Smith). 1997;23:35A

St. Thomas; see Virgin Islands

Salaries and fringe benefits
SANE program staff: selection, training, and salaries (Ledray). 1997;23:491-5

Saline lock device; see Fluid therapy

Saline solution
Efficacy of normal saline solution versus heparin solution for maintaining patency of peripheral intravenous catheters in children (LeDuc). 1997;23:306-9

Scientific Assembly
Scientific Assembly abstracts. 1997;23:407-12

Scopolamine
Bogus heroin (Dillmann). 1997;23:457-9
A new type of drug overdose: scopolamine poisoning in heroin users (Danis). 1997;23:57-8

Second impact syndrome
Sports-related brain injuries: the second impact syndrome (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359-60

Security measures
Assessing security in the emergency department: an overview (Sarnese). 1997;23:23-6
Pepper spray antidote successful in one emergency department (Giardino). 1997;23:96 (Letter)

Self-care
Caring ... for ourselves (Lenehan). 1997;23:90 (Editorial)
Defying circadian rhythm: the emergency nurse and the night shift (Grossman). 1997;23:602-7

Septicemia
Risk factors for Vibrio vulnificus septicemia (Danis). 1997;23:56-7

Sexual assault; see Rape

Sexual assault: clinical issues
Sexual assault: clinical issues. 1997;23:75-7, 182-6, 279-81, 378-81, 491-5,

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner programs
Addition to SANE listing. 1997;23:209 (Letter)
Additional SANE program listings. 1997;23:523 (Letter)
Consent and confidentiality in the care of the sexually assaulted adolescent (Pharris and Ledray). 1997;23:279-81
Efficacy of SANE evidence collection: a Minnesota study (Ledray and Simmelink). 1997;23:75-7
SANE program locations: pros and cons (Ledray). 1997;23:182-6
SANE program staff: selection, training, and salaries (Ledray). 1997;23:491-5
SANE program update (Young-Diaz). 1997;23:396 (Letter)
Updates to SANE listing. 1997;23:95 (Letter)

Sickel cell anemia; see Anemia, sickle cell

Siebold, Elaine
Elaine Siebold: my stand-in (Smith). 1997;23:285-6

Signing charts; see Medical records

Sit-coms; see Television

Skiing
Emergency nursing and ski patrol: a partnership to improve patient outcomes (Bourg et al). 1997;23:530-4
Response to ski lift disaster by rural Canadian clinic (Hamer). 1997;23:142-7
Slip and fall cases; see Accidental falls

Snake venoms
Elapid envenomation: a medical emergency (Deer). 1997;23:574-7

Snowboarding
Stranded on a mountain: a case study of snowboarding injury in Oregon (Gunnels). 1997;23:550-4

Social support
Emotional support and the ED patient: one nurse's perspective (Giedosh). 1997;23:96-7 (Letter)
In the middle of the night: a psychosocial resource book for after hours (McNamara et al). 1997;23:68-9

Software
The need for quick computer response with minimal input: development of an ED computer system (Travers). 1997;23:259-64

Software reviews
Software reviews. 1997;23:125-6

Spanish language
Two methods of assessing pain intensity in English-speaking and Spanish-speaking emergency department patients (Puntillo and Neighbor). 1997;23:597-601

Spiders
The hobo spider: an emerging cause of necrotic arachnidism (Danis). 1997;23:56

Spinal injuries
"C-spine" does not mean "full spine" (Gwin). 1997;23:97 (Letter)

Spleen
Seven abdominal assessment signs every emergency nurse should know (Wright). 1997;23:446-50

Sports; see also specific sports
Sports-related brain injuries: the second impact syndrome (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359-60

Spouse abuse
Confidentiality issues with ED domestic violence research (Petersen). 1997;23:521 (Letter)
Domestic violence training at an inner-city hospital found helpful (Bullock). 1997;23:299-300 (Letter)
ED physician house staff response to training on domestic violence (Varvaro and Gesmond). 1997;23:17-22
Impact of an education program about domestic violence on nurses and doctors in an Australian emergency department (Roberts et al). 1997;23:220-7

States
State of the states (Manton and Begley). 1997;23:(1):41-3A, 1997;23:(2):41-2A, 1997;23:(3):39-40A, 1997;23:(4)33-4A, 1997;23:(5):37-8A

Statistics
Warm blankets and p values: philosophy and science coming together (Koziol-McLain and Young). 1997;23:276-8

Stethoscope
A look back: learning how to listen (Manley). 1997;23:38

Stroke; see Cerebrovascular disorders

Substance abuse
Bogus heroin (Dillmann). 1997;23:457-9
Different presentations of cocaine intoxication: four case studies (Jackson). 1997;23:232-4
Is lidocaine contraindicated with cocaine? (Friedman) (Letter); (Jackson) (Reply). 1997;23:520-1
A new type of drug overdose: scopolamine poisoning in heroin users (Danis). 1997;23:57-8
When drugs are used for rape (Armstrong). 1997;23:378-81

Suicide
A fatal case of acid ingestion (Weintraub). 1997;23:413-6
United States leads in homicide, suicide, and firearm-related deaths among children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359

Suicide, assisted
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die (Reeves). 1997;23:393-4 (Guest editorial)
Stand and deliver (Hoyt). 1997;23:89 (Pres. message)

Surgical gloves
Complications of cornstarch as a donning agent for latex gloves (Brown-Beasley). 1997;23:343
Creating a latex-safe environment: Riddle Memorial Hospital's response to protect patients and employees (Jezierski). 1997;23:191-8
ELASTIC and ALERT: help for nurses and others with latex allergies, help for those who work with latex (Jezierski). 1997;23:(2):43-5A
Houston Fire Department pioneers latex-safe prehospital environment (Almeida). 1997;23:209-10 (Letter)
Latex allergy (Wilburn). 1997;23:93-4 (Guest editorial)
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2
Latex allergy in children (Meeropol). 1997;23:99 (Letter)
Latex allergy: policy, procedure, and latex-safe box (Warner). 1997;23:139-41
Latex allergy: a review (Kellett). 1997;23:27-36
Latex allergyÑa serious threat with simple solution (Brown). 1997;23:298-9 (Letter)
Latex allergy sufferersÑthe clock is ticking (Johns). 1997;23:162-3
Latex products in the hospital environment (Adkins). 1997;23:135-8
More on latex allergy (Heinzerling). 1997;23:299 (Letter)
More on progressive latex allergy syndrome (Barton) (Letter); (Spiker) (Letter). 1997;23:396-8
New latex allergy clinical specialist role gratifying (Miller). 1997;23:297-8 (Letter)
Nurses should take action to avoid occupational latex allergy (Petsonk). 1997;23:91-2 (Guest editorial)
Progressive community hospital's proactive response to latex allergy (Taylor). 1997;23:297 (Letter)
Protect yourself (Adkins). 1997;23:5-7 (Guest editorial)
Protecting everyone (Gritter). 1997;23:524 (Letter)
Severe latex allergy: three first-person accounts (Kellner et al). 1997;23:130-4
Taking off the gloves (Lenehan). 1997;23:1-3 (Editorial)
Thanks for latex allergy articles (Mattis). 1997;23:523-4 (Letter)
Workers' compensation and latex allergy: dos and don'ts (Nemeth). 1997;23:165

Surveys; see Questionnaires

Sympathy cards
Bereavement card sent to families from one New York emergency department (McFall). 1997;23:210 (Letter)

Syrup of ipecac; see Ipecac

T

Tachycardia, supraventricular
An easy-to-understand look at pediatric paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (Grossman). 1997;23:367-74

Teaching
Teaching the teacher: first-semester notes of a new undergraduate nursing instructor (Zimmermann). 1997;23:172-3
This nurse educator is "hooked on humor" (Wylie). 1997;23:272-3

Technology
The basic terminology of computer hardware technology (Parker). 1997;23:351-3
Our new infrared emergency department (Hicks). 1997;23:159-61
Provider order entry: It can work! (Zimmerman). 1997;23:463-6

Teddy bear clinics
Teddy says "Hi!": teddy bear clinics revisited (Zimmermann and Santen). 1997;23:41-4

Telephone
Callback system information wanted (Keavney). 1997;23:96 (Letter)
Our new infrared emergency department (Hicks). 1997;23:159-61

Television
Sit-coms of the 1970s: a cyclopedic quiz (Clark). 1997;23:505-6

Temperature
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11

Temporal arteritis
A 64-year-old woman with headache (Molitor). 1997;23:384-5

Terminology
The basic terminology of computer hardware technology (Parker). 1997;23:351-3
"C-spine" does not mean "full spine" (Gwin). 1997;23:97 (Letter)
Sit-coms of the 1970s: a cyclopedic quiz (Clark). 1997;23:505-6
Validating nursing with "NANDA, NIC, and NOC" (Hoyt). 1997;23:507-9 (Pres. message)

Thanks
Listening for a heartbeat (Cohn). 1997;23:388

Thrombolytic therapy
Intravenous thrombolytic therapy for stroke emergencies (Bethel). 1997;23:344-6

Thumbs down
Thumbs down. 1997;23:127, 186

Thumbs up
Thumbs up. 1997;23:44, 138, 264, 412

Time factors
The "time flies" test (Hoyt). 1997;23:4 (Pres. message)

Tissue donors
Life, death, and renewal (Sese). 1997;23:389

Tornadoes
Tornado-associated fatalities (Danis). 1997;23:644-5

Training; see Education, medical; Teaching

Trauma; see Wounds and injuries

Trauma centers
Level I and level III trauma center collaboration: a case study (Gunnels and Wood). 1997;23:382-3

Trauma notebook
Trauma notebook. 1997;23:78-82, 187-8, 282-3, 382-3, 496-8, 649-50

Travel
Far and away: staying healthy in a medical wilderness (Rush). 1997;23:578-82

Treatment refusal
The daughter (Zimmermann). 1997;23:395-6 (Letter)
Euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the right to die (Reeves). 1997;23:393-4 (Guest editorial)

Triage
Computerized triage: one department's process (Mason et al). 1997;23:330-5
An elderly man with acute ataxia (Molitor). 1997;23:651-2
A 45-year-old woman with flu symptoms (Molitor). 1997;23:83-4
A 19-year-old woman with unexplained weakness and dizziness (Trevino). 1997;23:499-500
A 72-year-old woman with a hip fracture (Molitor). 1997;23:284
A 62-year-old man with jaw pain and history of angina (Molitor). 1997;23:189-90

Triage decisions
Triage decisions. 1997;23:83-4, 189-90, 284, 384-5, 499-500, 651-2

Tuberculosis
Resurgence of tuberculosis: implications for emergency nurses (Mathias and Hodgdon). 1997;23:425-8

U

Understanding
Respect and understanding: the key to environmental stewardship (Campbell). 1997;23:510-1 (Guest editorial)

Uniforms
More on dressing the part (Sanders). 1997;23:97 (Letter)
Nursing uniforms: dress the part (Bertinasco) (Letter); (Jastrab) (Letter). 1997;23:10-1

Universal precautions
Precautions with deceased ED patients: another view (Vacca) (Letter); (Gelo) (Reply). 1997;23:9-10

Uterine rupture
Maternal trauma care: a brief review (Harrahill). 1997;23:649-50

V

Vacation
Memories of an emergency nurse who attempted to "get away from it all" (Neufeldt). 1997;23:521-3 (Letter)

Vaccinations
Update on vaccine side effects and adverse reactions (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:175-8

Varicella-zoster virus
Varicella-zoster virus pneumonia in the adult patient (DeVaul and Garner). 1997;23:102-4

Velcro
A look back: velcro (Manley and Lenehan). 1997;23:119

Venipuncture; see Bloodletting

Venoms
Elapid envenomation: a medical emergency (Deer). 1997;23:574-7
Envenomations from jellyfish and related species (Auerbach). 1997;23:555-8

Ventilators, mechanical
Noninvasive ventilation for acute respiratory failure (Reynolds). 1997;23:608-10

Vibrio vulnificus
Risk factors for Vibrio vulnificus septicemia (Danis). 1997;23:56-7

Video
Information on videos and CDs for ED patient rooms sought (Weinman). 1997;23:97 (Letter)

Violence
Assessing security in the emergency department: an overview (Sarnese). 1997;23:23-6
Confidentiality issues with ED domestic violence research (Petersen). 1997;23:521 (Letter)
Domestic violence training at an inner-city hospital found helpful (Bullock). 1997;23:299-300 (Letter)
ED physician house staff response to training on domestic violence (Varvaro and Gesmond). 1997;23:17-22
Impact of an education program about domestic violence on nurses and doctors in an Australian emergency department (Roberts et al). 1997;23:220-7
Life, death, and renewal (Sese). 1997;23:389
A survey of violence towards nursing staff in one large Irish Accident and Emergency Department (Rose). 1997;23:214-9
United States leads in homicide, suicide, and firearm-related deaths among children (Danis and Halm). 1997;23:359

Virgin Islands
Disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Marilyn: a pediatric team's experience in St. Thomas (Damian et al). 1997;23:549-9

W

Warm blankets
Warm blankets and p values: philosophy and science coming together (Koziol-McLain and Young). 1997;23:276-8

What's new
What's new. 1997;23:(1):46A, (2):47A, (3):43A, (4):36A, (5):40A, (6):39A

Wilderness; see also Environmental health
Far and away: staying healthy in a medical wilderness (Rush). 1997;23:578-82
Respect and understanding: the key to environmental stewardship (Campbell). 1997;23:510-1 (Guest editorial)
Wilderness/environmental research abstracts. 1997;23:646-8

Windsor, Mike
Our loss, God's gain (Inova Medical AirCare). 1997;23:629-30

Wit and humor
This nurse educator is "hooked on humor" (Wylie). 1997;23:272-3

Women
If I could reach ... (Hoyt). 1997;23:391-2 (Pres. message)

Workmen's compensation
Latex allergy sufferersÑthe clock is ticking (Johns). 1997;23:162-3
Workers' compensation and latex allergy: dos and don'ts (Nemeth). 1997;23:165
Workers' compensation for illness and injury (Hoyt). 1997;23:164

World health
Finnish emergency nurses group wishes to strengthen ties with international groups (VastamŠki). 1997;23:395 (Letter)
International update: glimpse of emergency nursing in Hong Kong (Lau). 1997;23:(3):41A

World Wide Web
How to build your state ENA's web presence (Duggan). 1997;23:631-2
Latex allergy: accessing information on the Internet (Mitchell). 1997;23:51-2

Wounds and injuries
Another baby walker injury victim (Atkinson). 1997;23:302-5
Computerized triage: one department's process (Mason et al). 1997;23:330-5
The effect of administered crystalloid fluid temperature on aural temperature of moderately and severely injured children (Bernardo et al). 1997;23:105-11
Emergency nursing and ski patrol: a partnership to improve patient outcomes (Bourg et al). 1997;23:530-4
Giving bad news compassionately: a 2-hour medical school educational program (Harrahill); (Lenehan) (Commentary). 1997;23:496-8
Graduate nursing programs offering emergency or trauma-related nursing tracks. 1997;23:36A
Level I and level III trauma center collaboration: a case study (Gunnels and Wood). 1997;23:382-3
A look back: wound care throughout the ages (Manley). 1997;23:623
Management of severe head injury: new document provides guidelines (Harrahill). 1997;23:282-3
Maternal trauma care: a brief review (Harrahill). 1997;23:649-50
Memories of an emergency nurse who attempted to "get away from it all" (Neufeldt). 1997;23:521-3 (Letter)
A police officer with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture (Gutsch and Criddle). 1997;23:78-82
Response to ski lift disaster by rural Canadian clinic (Hamer). 1997;23:142-7
A 72-year-old woman with a hip fracture (Molitor). 1997;23:284
Stranded on a mountain: a case study of snowboarding injury in Oregon (Gunnels). 1997;23:550-4
Strategies for improving trauma documentation (Harrahill). 1997;23:187-8
A trauma patient with sickle cell anemia (Ross). 1997;23:211-3
Trauma program outreach nurse role (Bowen). 1997;23:98-9 (Letter)
Understanding the principles of lightning injuries (Lewis). 1997;23:535-41
Who should document during a trauma? (Regan). 1997;23:517 (Letter)

Wounds and injuries, prevention and control
Guide to finding pediatric injury prevention public education materials (Smith). 1997;23:248-50
Injury prevention: "Taking the next step (leap)" (Bennett). 1997;23:11 (Letter)
Injury prevention program for youthful traffic offenders (Byrd). 1997;23:326-9
More on injury prevention (Cerepani). 1997;23:396 (Letter)

Writing
Writing a research abstract (Cole and Koziol-McLain). 1997;23:487-90

Z

Zidovudine
HIV occupationally exposed health care workers and prophylactic drug therapy (Coats). 1997;23:116-9





 




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