Roles of specialist nurses at hospitals with and without chest pain units
| Role | With CPU (%) | Without CPU (%) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU, chest pain unit; ECG, electrocardiogram. | ||
| Administration of thrombolysis | 15/17 (88) | 57/79 (72) |
| Thrombolysis audit | 14/17 (82) | 72/79 (91) |
| Assessment and management of definite cardiac patients | 14/17 (82) | 52/79 (66) |
| Assessment of patients with chest pain | 16/17 (94) | 55/79 (70) |
| Assistance with ECG interpretation | 16/17 (94) | 54/79 (68) |
| Teaching of nursing staff | 13/17 (76) | 65/79 (82) |
| Teaching of junior doctors | 11/17 (65) | 56/79 (75) |