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Single Taser Exposure Does Not Have Significant Clinical Sequelae
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Exposure to a 5-second electrical discharge from a Taser does not result in clinically significant changes in indicators of physiologic stress in healthy subjects, results of a study published in the November issue of the Annals of Emergency Medicine suggest. Reuters Health Information
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Forensic Issues for Nurses -- Elder Abuse
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It might be hard to believe, but elder abuse is reaching epidemic proportions. Know how to assess your elderly patients for possible abuse, regardless of where you work. Medscape Nurses
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Bougienage Safe Option for Removing Coins Lodged in Esophagus
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The findings from a large case series indicate that bougienage is a safe and effective alternative to endoscopy for removing coins acutely lodged in the esophagus. Moreover, use of bougienage may markedly reduce the length of stay and hospital charges. Reuters Health Information
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