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Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

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The epidemiology of emergency presentations for falls across Western Victoria, Australia
In order to develop and implement prevention strategies for falls, comprehensive epidemiological data are required. Therefore, this study mapped emergency presentations for falls across the western region of Victoria, Australia, encompassing urban, regional and rural areas. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 30, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Kara L. Holloway-Kew, Tim R. Baker, Muhammad A. Sajjad, Mark A. Kotowicz, Patricia M. Livingston, Mustafa Khasraw, Sharon Hakkennes, Trisha L. Dunning, Susan Brumby, Richard S. Page, Alasdair Sutherland, Svetha Venkatesh, Sharon L. Brennan-Olsen, Lana J. Source Type: research

Laughter is the best medicine: A novel finding in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia in a paediatric emergency patient
We present a novel case of laughter induction that was noted to terminate an episode of supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) in a 10  year old girl who presented to a large metropolitan emergency department.In the initial management of this patient’s SVT, traditional vagal maneuvers (including the valsalva maneuver and stimulation of the mammalian divers reflex) were attempted unsuccessfully. While awaiting further treatment, nursing staff presented the patient with an inflated examination glove that had been crafted into the shape of an elephant. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 22, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Jeremy Pallas, John-Paul Smiles Tags: Case Study Source Type: research

Prehospital and hospital delays for stroke patients treated with thrombolysis: access to health care facility – still a bottle neck in stroke care in developing nation
We read with much interest, the article “Prehospital and hospital delays for stroke patients treated with thrombolysis: A retrospective study from mixed rural- urban area in Northern Finland” by Varjoranta et al published in your esteemed journal. Authors have done an excellent retrospective study including 232 stroke patients, compar ing the distribution of time taken by patients from diagnosis to administration of thrombolysis in an urban versus a rural population [1]. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Ajay Kumar Mishra, Ramya Iyadurai Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research

Crystal methamphetamine's impact on frontline emergency services in Victoria, Australia
The use of crystal methamphetamine is a growing problem in Australia. Methamphetamine users can suffer adverse physical health effects, psychotic symptoms and methamphetamine-related aggressive behaviour. The increasing use and related harms of crystal methamphetamine is presenting serious problems for frontline emergency responders. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 16, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Rikki Jones, Kim Usher, Cindy Woods Source Type: research

The “All of Us” study – Non-clinical staff members’ experience of performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation in acute care settings
A multitude of Australian hospitals use non-clinical staff to assist with chest compressions and ancillary duties during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Whilst few studies have focused on psychological implications for non-clinical staff, research into other groups indicates that a lack of attention to psychological support may adversely impact individual wellbeing, team functioning and clinical performance.The aim of this study was to explore how non-clinical workers were psychologically affected during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and factors that might mitigate adverse psychological effects. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - August 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Bradley Chesham, Christopher Dawber Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Mental health presentations to the emergency department: A perspective on the involvement of social support networks
The involvement of families, carers and significant others (i.e. social support networks) has a positive corollary for a person experiencing mental health problems. Accordingly, in Australia involvement of social support networks within mental health services is endorsed in national health policy and service guidelines. Despite the endorsement, this is yet to be fully realised in all areas that provide mental health services, including emergency departments. Social support networks are integral in the provision of mental health consumers ’ care. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - July 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Donna Marynowski-Traczyk, Marc Broadbent, Stuart A. Kinner, Gerard FitzGerald, Ed Heffernan, Amy Johnston, Jesse T. Young, Gerben Keijzers, Paul Scuffham, Emma Bosley, Melinda Martin-Khan, Ping Zhang, Julia Crilly Tags: Discussion and Debate paper Source Type: research

The use and feasibility of an online software system to support assessment of accuracy and consistency in applying the Australasian Triage Scale
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the use and feasibility of a software system called the Triage Quality Assessment Software in New South Wales emergency departments, to assist in evaluating triage decision accuracy and consistency of emergency nurses in applying the Australasian Triage Scale. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - July 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Wayne Varndell, Alister Hodge, Elizabeth Ryan, Margaret Fry Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Paramedic student confidence, concerns, learning and experience with resuscitation decision-making and patient death: A pilot survey
Around the world, many paramedics are authorised to withhold or terminate resuscitation. Research indicates this can be a challenging part of their role. Little is known about graduating paramedic student confidence, concerns and learning in this area. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - July 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Natalie Elizabeth Anderson, Julia Slark, Kate Faasse, Merryn Gott Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Analysis of factors influencing length of stay in the Emergency Department in public hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The increasing demand for emergency care may cause prolonged Emergency Department length of stay that has an impact on quality of care. In Indonesia, factors influencing Emergency Department length of stay are difficult to determine. The purpose of the study was to identify factors that contributed to length of stay at tertiary hospital Yogyakarta, Indonesia. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - June 24, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Happy I. Kusumawati, Judy Magarey, Philippa Rasmussen Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Service use by older very frequent emergency department users: A retrospective cohort study
Frequent Emergency Department (ED) attendance is a common occurrence, across all patient age groups. Older frequent users of ED are an at-risk group who often have complex, chronic health needs with many requiring out-of-hospital services to support their care.The aim of this study is to identify the characteristics, outcomes and health service use of older, very frequent emergency department (ED) users. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - June 9, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: D. Berry, M. Street, J. Considine Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Nurse experiences and confidence in treating critically ill and injured patients following the completion of the First Line Emergency Care Course
The geographical vastness of Australia in rural and remote regions provides challenges for hospital nursing staff when a medical officer is not immediately available. Delaying treatment until a medical officer arrives can potentially impact on patient outcomes. Some Registered Nurses in rural and remote New South Wales have received advanced training and credentialing through the First Line Emergency Care Course (FLECC) enabling them to initiate treatment prior to the medical officer's arrival. Despite operating since 1990 the course and subsequent model of care has received limited evaluation. (Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal)
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - June 5, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Audas W. Grant, David J. Buckley Tags: Research paper Source Type: research

Editorial Board
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Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - May 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Instructions to Authors
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Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - May 31, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research