Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 134-135 , March 2009

A 15-year-old Trauma Patient With Lower Extremity Paralysis

  • Angela Chisolm, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, CFRN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Angela Chisolm, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM, CFRN, Carolinas Medical Center, Trauma Services and MedCenter Air, 1000 Blythe Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28232

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 Section Editor: Laura M. Criddle, PhD, RN, CEN, CNS, FAEN

 This section features actual emergency situations with particular educational value for the emergency nurse. Contributions (3 to 5 typed, double-spaced pages) should include a case summary focused on the emergency care phase, accompanied by pertinent case commentary. Submissions to this column are encouraged and may be sent toLaura M. Criddle, PhD, RN, CEN, CNS, FAENhttp://ees.elsevier.com/jen/

PII: S0099-1767(08)00287-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2008.05.002

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 2 , Pages 134-135 , March 2009

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