Selected Sites & Resources
This list of resources is highly selective and does not include every web site related to these topics. If you would like to add a resource click here.

• Acid-Base Balance-The regulation of acid-base balance is essential for the maintenance of homeostasis. This teaching article demystifies acid-base regulation.
• ACLS Algorithm's-free online ACLS interactive self testing & assessment tool.
• ACLS Pre-Test- This is the actual pretest given to help prepare for the ACLS written exam. Pass this and the real exam's no problem.
• ACLS Adult Megacode Simulator- A review for health care providers already certified in ACLS.
• Acute Coronary Interactive Case-You treat the patient in this interactive case study.
• COBRA/EMTALA Resources-Know your responsibilities as an ER nurse under the COBRA/EMTALA Laws
• Advanced Pediatric Life Support Medical Reference, CrashCards- Laminated quick reference that fits in your pocket- everything you need to manage the pediatric emergency.
• Airway Management and Rapid Sequence Intubation-Indications & instructions.
• American Trauma Organization-A nationwide, non-profit, voluntary organization dedicated to the prevention of trauma and improvement of trauma care.
• Asthma/COPD/Dyspnea-Causes, risk factors, emergency management and treatment.
• Basic EKG Recognition- Interactive basic EKG learning tools with self tests.
• Blaufuss Multimedia Tutorials- Interactive heart sounds & arrhythmia tutorials with quizzes.
• Bite & Sting Guide-Insect and animal bites and how to treat them.
• BROWNson's emergency and critical care links-Very good reference site concentrating on emergency nursing and critical care with lots of links to nursing topics.
• CDC Mass Trauma Preparedness and Response- This site is designed to provide information and tools to help the public, public health professionals, and clinicians prepare for and respond to a large scale natural disaster or a terrorist attack.
• Code2RN-Useful links to emergency information & sites.
• Common Myths About Headache Patients-You see them in the ER, sometimes we come to think of them as "frequent fliers", read these common myths about headache patients to gain a better understanding of your patient.
• Deciding Who Needs Emergency Care: Triage Guidelines and Gatekeeping- Increasing use of the emergency department (ED) has prompted concerns about overcrowding and high costs. In response, providers and payers have instituted triage and "gatekeeping" mechanisms to reduce unnecessary ED use.
• Deliberate Release Guidance For Health Professionals- The term "deliberate release" refers to any intentional spread of a biological or chemical agent, such as might occur in a biowarfare or bioterrorist incident. This site provides cardinal signs, clinical tips, diagnosis & treatment information for biological and chemical agents.
• Emergency & Critical Care Drugs-Listing of drugs & proper dosages- this is printable so would be a very helpful tool
• Emergency Nurses Association-Courses, certification information, updates, employment opportunities & lots of resource material on site.
• Emergency Nursing World-"The front line of Medicine, Surgery, & Healthcare ---the Very Front Line!"  Wonderful articles & links.
• ER Watch- A searchable database of real emergency room cases from 100 US hospitals using the latest government data.
• FDAMedWatch Drug Reaction News-Keep up to date with the latest findings.
• FlightWeb-Developed specifically for air medical professionals, the site offers original resources, classified ads, and links to related web sites, including flight programs and industry vendors.
• Glasgow Coma Scale-Printable scoring chart.
• Hemorrhagic Shock-Shock is defined as an inadequate supply of oxygen or nutrients to tissues because of inadequate tissue perfusion, maldistribution of cardiac output or abnormal microcirculation...[article]
• High Altitude & Environmental Concerns-A collection of information on illnesses and conditions that may be caused by environmental conditions.
• Human and Animal Bitewounds-Overview and Management-An ER case study of multiple dog bite wounds.
• Hypertensive Crisis-Assessment, clinical indications, treatment.
• HyperTox-Overview of poisoning from various drugs with clinical effects,
  treatments & complications to watch for for each.
• impactED Emergency Department nurses forum-A site dedicated to the human side of emergency department nurses and provides a catalyst for discussion of topical issues affecting us all. A five star site!
• Interactive ABG Tutorial-An Approach to the Analysis of Arterial Blood Gases and Acid-Base Disorders which includes an Interactive ABG Interpretation Program
• The Internet Journal of Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine-Articles and resources available to read online.
• Medical Management of Biological Casualties- US Army Medical Research Department's handbook on the identification, care, concerns & treatment modalities of chemical & biological casualties. Readable via Word or PDF- a must know in this age of terrorism.
• Neurological Eye Simulator-Simulates interactive eye motion and allows various neurological pathologies to be simulated. It requires the Macromedia Shockwave plug-in 6.0 or later.
• Neurotrauma Moulage- Traumatic brain injury simulator designed to simulate a range of conditions affecting the management of the injured brain, and to encourage a greater understanding of the main tenets of traumatic brain injury management.
• On-line Dictionary of Street Drug Slang-Contains more than 3,000 street drug slang terms from the Indiana Prevention Resource Center files, with more than 1,200 additions from the National Drug and Crime Clearinghouse slang term list.
• Pediatric ACLS Megacode Simulator- A review for health care providers certified in ACLS.
• Poison Information Resources-Information on emergency procedures to take to treat most common types of poisoning emergencies.
• Poison Control Centers-You can click on a map and find out about Poison Centers in that state, enter your zip code, or look in a directory to find out which Poison Center serves your area.
• Pre-Hospital Care Trauma Scenario-This is a pre-hospital scenario, but the principles of trauma management still hold, perhaps more so.
• Pulmonary Embolus-Presentation, diagnosis and zillions of clinical case studies are at this site
• Shock Syndromes-A teaching article for nurses that explains the causes of shock, clinical manifestations, assessment techniques, fluid and drug therapies, and other supportive measures.
• Snakebite Emergency First-Aid Information-What to do if bitten by a venomous snake, and what not to do.
• Society of Trauma Nurses-The only international professional nursing organization that spans the continuum of trauma care.
• Sudden Death Trauma Scenarios-Scenarios to facilitate rapid decision making in critically injured patients. You must make on the spot decisions.
• Trauma Moulage- TRAUMA.ORG's trauma moulage scenarios. A moulage is a practice scenario, where you have a patient to assess and manage appropriately.
• University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook-Online topics in
  emergency medicine management.
• Willy's Emergency Nursing Web-Links to other emergency related sites.

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