Emergency Nursing Management Ppt May 2026

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Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Emergency Nursing Management Subtitle: Rapid Assessment, Intervention, and Stabilization Presented by: [Your Name/Department] Date: [Date] emergency nursing management ppt

Slide 5: Common Emergency Review #1 – Respiratory Distress

Signs: Tachypnea, accessory muscle use, cyanosis, SpO2 < 90% Nursing Management: You can copy and paste this content directly

1. High-flow O2 (NRB 15L) or BiPAP.
2. Position: High-Fowler’s.
3. Prepare for ABG, Chest X-ray.
4. Asthma/COPD: Nebulized albuterol/ipratropium, steroids.
5. Pulmonary Edema: Furosemide, Nitroglycerin, Morphine.

Slide 13: Psychosocial & Crisis Management

• Common: Anxiety, panic, aggression, suicidal ideation, substance withdrawal.
• Nursing interventions:
  • Ensure staff safety (security, safe room).
  • De-escalation techniques (calm voice, space, empathy).
  • Suicide risk assessment (PHQ-9, Columbia Scale).
  • Remove dangerous objects, 1:1 observation if needed.
  • Avoid restraint unless imminent danger.

Bonus Tip for the PPT:

• Use a Red/White/Blue color scheme (standard for emergency).
• Use icons (heart for chest pain, brain for stroke, syringe for meds).
• Keep text minimal – speak the details; let the bullet points guide you.

Slide 16: Case Study 2 (Rapid Review)

Scenario: 22 y/F suddenly swollen lips, hives, wheezing after eating peanuts. BP 80/50, HR 120. Question: What is the priority medication, route, and dose? Answer: Epinephrine 1:1000, 0.3 mg IM (lateral thigh). Do NOT wait for IV access. Give before albuterol or Benadryl. Slide 1: Title Slide Title: Emergency Nursing Management

Slide 5: Triage – The First Step

• Definition: French for “to sort.” Determines priority of care based on acuity, not order of arrival.
• Common System: Emergency Severity Index (ESI) – Levels 1-5
  • Level 1: Resuscitation (e.g., cardiac arrest) – Immediate
  • Level 2: Emergent (e.g., chest pain, stroke) – <10 min
  • Level 3: Urgent (e.g., abdominal pain) – <30 min
  • Level 4: Semi-urgent (e.g., earache) – <60 min
  • Level 5: Non-urgent (e.g., prescription refill) – <120 min