Patients with heart failure have extended lengths of stay an…

Patients with heart failure have extended lengths of stay and are often readmitted shortly after they have been discharged. To improve quality of care, a type of “road map” that includes all elements of care for this disease and standardized treatment to guide daily care is implemented. This road map is referred to as a 

A male patient presents to the ER with a report of sudden, e…

A male patient presents to the ER with a report of sudden, excruciating pain that radiates to his abdomen. He has diminished peripheral pulses and complains of shortness of breath. He  has a history of poorly controlled hypertension. The patient should be evaluated for: