CPD articles

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be obtained from foods and fluids originating from soils containing fluoride, as well as by drinking wate

06 Aug 2014

Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common healthcare-associated infection that can cause patients extreme pain and discomfort, resulting in prolonged hospit

30 Jul 2014

The pulse is a significant indicator of health and can provide valuable information to help make an accurate diagnosis.

23 Jul 2014

<p>The use of topical treatments in my practice area is common, and patients with different skin conditions use these treatments.

16 Jul 2014

Alcohol is one of the three leading causes of liver disease in the developed world.

16 Jul 2014

<p>As an intensive care nurse with experience of caring for critically ill patients in the UK and on deployed operations overseas, I found the CPD article useful in review

09 Jul 2014

The breaking of bad news was traditionally regarded to be the time when a doctor and nurse sat down with a patient and family members to provide information

09 Jul 2014

Recognising the deteriorating patient is an essential nursing skill, and structured frameworks should be in place to assist effective patient assessment.

02 Jul 2014

<p>Bradycardia is a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute with a normal sinus rhythm.

25 Jun 2014

Writing for journal publication is a worthwhile but challenging activity that requires clear motives, purpose, planning and execution.

25 Jun 2014

<p>Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a thrombus or blood clot that can occur in any of the deep veins in the body.

18 Jun 2014

Hypertension is a serious and common condition, the prevalence of which is set to rise given the increase in the ageing population, sedentary lifestyles and

18 Jun 2014

<p>As an agency nurse at a community hospital, I recently cared for a patient with cancer who had taken part in a clinical trial in which she had undergone chemotherapy.</p>

11 Jun 2014

Pleural effusions occur when fluid accumulates between the visceral and parietal pleura in the chest cavity, preventing the lung from expanding fully during inspiration.

11 Jun 2014

Rabies is a fatal viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain in humans. Transmission is usually through a bite or scratch or contact with the saliva of an infected animal. However, it is a vaccine preventable disease.

04 Jun 2014

This article explores how to search and critique the research literature. This involves explaining how to generate a robust literature review question, search databases in the most effective manner and produce a robust analysis of the literature.

28 May 2014

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that continues to occur in epidemics in the UK despite efforts to eradicate it.

21 May 2014

<p>The CPD article provided a concise review of the three main types of stoma, the appliances used with each and the care provided to patients. I found it interesting to read and useful in practice.</p>

21 May 2014

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