Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 230-231 , May 2009

A 46-year-old Man With an Equestrian-Related Head Injury

  • Gordon H. Worley, RN, CEN, CFRN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Gordon H. Worley, RN, CEN, CFRN, REACH Air Medical Services, 451 Aviation Blvd, Suite 201, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

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

 The author reports no conflicts of interest.

 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, CCNS, FAENhttp://ees.elsevier.com/jen/

PII: S0099-1767(08)00425-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jen.2008.08.012

Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 35, Issue 3 , Pages 230-231 , May 2009

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