Emergency Nursing Management Ppt -

The presentation should enable learners to:

Use a simple table or diagram

| Level | Acuity | Example | Time to MD | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1 | Resuscitation | Cardiac arrest, severe respiratory distress | Immediate | | 2 | Emergent | Chest pain, stroke, major trauma | < 10 min | | 3 | Urgent | Abdominal pain, moderate asthma | < 60 min | | 4 | Semi-urgent | Earache, minor laceration | < 2 hours | | 5 | Non-urgent | Refill prescription, stubbed toe | < 4 hours | emergency nursing management ppt

Nursing Action: Always ask "Will this patient die if not seen immediately?"


The PPT is most useful when it applies theory to practice. It should cover management protocols for: The presentation should enable learners to: Use a

Keywords to highlight: ESI (Emergency Severity Index), triage nursing, rapid assessment, MCI triage (START system).

  • Management Tip: Emphasize that triage is a dynamic process, not a one-time event. Re-triage is mandatory when wait times exceed thresholds.
  • Keywords to highlight: MCI triage tags, disaster nursing, surge capacity, START triage, decontamination. The PPT is most useful when it applies theory to practice

  • Management Tip: Add a table of "Surge Capacity Levels" (Level 1: Internal, Level 2: External, Level 3: Community disaster).
  • | Section | Slide Topic | Content Focus | |---------|-------------|----------------| | 1 | Title & Objectives | Course title, target audience, learning goals | | 2 | Triage Systems | ESI levels, rapid assessment, color-coding (RED/YELLOW/GREEN/BLACK) | | 3 | Primary & Secondary Survey | ABCDE framework,AMPLE history, vital sign trends | | 4 | Common Emergency Protocols | Cardiac arrest (ACLS), anaphylaxis, stroke, sepsis, trauma | | 5 | Airway & Breathing Management | Oxygen delivery devices, BVM, rapid sequence intubation (RSI) prep | | 6 | Circulation & Shock Management | Hemorrhagic, septic, cardiogenic, anaphylactic shock; IV/IO access | | 7 | Team Dynamics & Communication | SBAR, closed-loop communication, role clarity (TeamSTEPPS) | | 8 | Special Considerations | Pediatric, geriatric, bariatric, psychiatric emergencies | | 9 | Disaster Nursing & Surge Capacity | MCI triage, decontamination, role during external disasters | | 10 | Case Scenarios & Review | Interactive cases (e.g., chest pain, SOB, trauma) for application |