Nurse also did not attempt CPR as she claimed that a resident was ‘already dead’
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Intravenous magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) is an accepted part of the pharmacological management of patients with asthma.
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Victims of violence often seek assistance from emergency departments, so emergency nurses are ideally placed to identify them, and other ‘forensic’ patients
People with multiple morbidities need a tailored approach to care, according to a new guideline from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
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With an increasing number of older people using emergency services, researchers have raised concerns about the quality of care in an environment that is not
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Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, in civilian environments and on the battlefield.
Trauma is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, in civilian environments and on the battlefield.
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Multiple organ failure is a significant complication in traumatic injury, and can be exacerbated by a failure to adequately monitor and control trauma patie
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Serum lactate levels are frequently measured in patients with undifferentiated conditions in emergency departments.
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Seizure is defined as ‘a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain, which usually affects how a person appears or acts for a short time’.
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Aim: To describe which elements of nurses’ knowledge, training, behaviour and attitude can prevent errors in intensive care units during all st
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Zika virus, a mosquito-borne vector, is an emerging population health threat, and is linked to fetal microcephaly, pregnancy loss and neurologic symptoms li
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Treatment of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has moved from thrombolysis to primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI)
Arterial and venous blood gases are commonly performed operations in emergency departments. This case-based critical reflection examines the contemporary literature relating to the topic.
Emergency care nurses have been urged to play their part in Scotland’s push to revolutionise care for cardiac arrest patients – by teaching others how to save a life.
Children with a petechial rash commonly present to emergency departments. The rash can be associated with serious illnesses, such as invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), but is usually associated with less severe conditions.
Children with red swollen eyes frequently present to emergency departments. Some patients will have orbital cellulitis, a condition that requires immediate diagnosis and treatment.
Over the past few years, emergency nursing has introduced new roles to allow nurses to practise at advanced levels.
Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a significant injury, and the likelihood of a good recovery is directly associated with early diagnosis and appropriate referral.
