Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 146-147 , March 2010

A Healthy 22-year-old Woman With New Onset Dyspnea

  • Lisa M. Robinson, RN, BSN, CEN

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    • Corresponding Author InformationFor correspondence, write: Lisa M. Robinson, RN, BSN, CEN, Emergency Department, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA 30060

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 Section Editor: Laura M. Criddle, PhD, RN, CEN, CCNS, 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, CCNS, FAENhttp://ees.elsevier.com/jen

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Journal of Emergency Nursing
Volume 36, Issue 2 , Pages 146-147 , March 2010

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