Retrospective audit of triage of acute traumatic shoulder dislocation by emergency nurses.

Introduction: Acute traumatic shoulder dislocation (ATSD) is a relatively common presentation to the emergency department. Research into nurse-led triage shows emergency nurses to be accurate at identifying patients with bony injuries and follow protocols to expedite appropriate care. The aim of this study was to assess the quality of triage decisions made by emergency nursing staff in cases of confirmed ATSD, in an emergency department in the United Kingdom.