ENA Statement on Acetaminophen and Pregnancy
“Just as the public annually rates nurses highly for being trustworthy, ENA turns to its trusted partners and evidence-based resources for insights and information to advise emergency nurses.
The uncertainty which followed recent announcements about the use of acetaminophen during pregnancy prompted ENA to look to the experts for guidance and perspective which help answer the questions ED nurses and others might have.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ “Acetaminophen in Pregnancy” FAQs deliver that with practical and clinical context for patients and providers.
Emergency nurses have the ability to educate their patients in every encounter, and this information stands at the ready for those key moments when a pregnant patient arrives with a fever or in need of pain relief.
For 55 years, ENA has unequivocally followed an evidence-based approach to emergency care supported by research and data – the stakes remain too high to do anything otherwise, particularly with this high-risk group in the emergency department.”
https://www.acog.org/clinical-information/physician-faqs/acetaminophen-in-pregnancy
- ENA President Ryan Oglesby
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With nearly 45,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.