Critical Thinking in the ED (real life examples from the emergency room)
Positive troponins (NRSNG=0.035… check your institutions ranges) What is a troponin? Troponins are proteins that initiate contraction of muscle fibers. Troponin I is specific to heart muscle. Get an EKG Do we need a third? Use your judgement. Is there a cardiac history? Has the focus of the plan of care changed? A couple hours […] The post Critical Thinking in the ED (real life examples from the emergency room) appeared first on NURSING.com.
