Implementing a flow sheet for thrombolytic therapy.
Complete and accurate documentation is necessary for optimal nursing care of patients receiving thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction. A tool is necessary to facilitate smooth transition and consistent patient care in communication between the emergency department and coronary care unit. The authors have developed a simple flow sheet to be used at the bedside for a clinical research protocol involving thrombolytic therapy.
Sheehan
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Fabiszewski
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D003142:Communication; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care; D006801:Humans; D009737:Nursing Records; D010360:Patient Transfer; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy / Q000451:nursing*