Emergency department programs for patients with chest pain.
The development and implementation of specialized ED programs for patients with chest pain are continually evolving, although the initial goals of "chest pain centers" may vary dramatically. ED nursing staff play an important role in the delivery of rapid cardiac care and support of community education programs, both of which are intended to decrease the time between recognition of clinically significant chest pain and initiation of appropriate interventions.
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D002637:Chest Pain / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009737:Nursing Records