Nurse also did not attempt CPR as she claimed that a resident was ‘already dead’
Clinical
Bell's palsy is a relatively benign condition that affects about 20 in every 100,000 patients a year, and in most cases the signs and
Children who present with transient loss of consciousness (T-LOC) are often first seen in emergency departments (EDs).
Encephalitis is a life-threatening condition in which inflammation of the brain tissue occurs.
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Physical inactivity seems to be reaching pandemic proportions.
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Liver disease is a common cause of death in England and Wales, and ascites is associated with a 50% mortality rate.
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Parents often bring children with a fever to primary and emergency care settings.
Physical inactivity seems to be reaching pandemic proportions.
Abstract
Liver disease is a common cause of death in England and Wales, and ascites is associated with a 50% mortality r
Aim This article describes the modification and testing of a triage tool, the patient pathway assessment score (PPAS), which could be used by a
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Emergency departments (EDs) often experience reduced patient flow, which results in low capacity, increased congestion and delays in patient care.
Emergency departments (EDs) in the UK are facing unprecedented increases in attendance, and the ability to safely assess, diagnose, treat, refer or discharg
Emergency departments (EDs) in the UK are facing unprecedented increases in attendance, and the ability to safely assess, diagnose, t
Aim
This article describes the modification and testing of a triage tool, the patient pathway assessment score (PPAS), which could be used by all grades of nursing staff to triage patients in a medical assessment area (MAA).
Emergency departments (EDs) often experience reduced patient flow, which results in low capacity, increased congestion and delays in patient care.
Ensuring the safest care for patients undergoing infusion therapy through updated guidance.
Diabetes mellitus is a common condition in children, characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia resulting from an absolute insulin deficiency.
Major trauma services in the UK underwent reform in April 2012, following reports that trauma care in England was ‘unacceptable’ and in need of desperate change, and urgent recommendations were made to improve coordination, costs, and information about trauma care to avoid un
Intravenous magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) is an accepted part of the pharmacological management of patients with asthma. There is conflicting information, however, on whether its nebulised form is beneficial.
