How you can improve mental health outcomes for veterans
Veteran-friendly practices can help provide specialist care to this vulnerable group
16 May 2023
Alan Finnegan
Assessment and treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis in the emergency department
Healthcare staff have a vital role in the assessment and treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis
04 Feb 2020
Responding to nerve agent poisoning: a guide for emergency nurses. Part 2
The second part of our emergency nurse guide on nerve agents
16 Apr 2019
Nerve agents: a guide for emergency nurses. Part 1
An overview of these agents, their history and manufacture, and how they affect physiology
19 Feb 2019
Lyme disease: recognition and management for emergency nurses
Over the past ten years there has been a significant rise in the number of people who present to emergency departments with Lyme disease. Although some patients remain asymptomatic many present with a rash around a previous tick bite and others may present with a range of debilitating symptoms that can be problematic if left untreated. Due to the growing prevalence of Lyme disease in the UK and the US this article gives an overview of the vector-borne condition and provides emergency nurses with information about the pathophysiology, prevention, presenting signs and symptoms and management.
09 Aug 2018
Assessing and managing spider and scorpion envenomation
Envenomation by spiders or scorpions is a public health problem in many parts of the world and is not isolated to the tropics and subtropics. Spiders and scorpions can be unintentionally transported globally, and keeping them as pets is becoming more popular, so envenomation can occur anywhere. Emergency nurses should be prepared to assess and treat patients who present with a bite or sting. This article gives an overview of the signs, symptoms and treatment of envenomation by species of arachnids that are clinically significant to humans.
06 Nov 2015
Effects of snake envenomation: a guide for emergency nurses
Only one species of venomous snake, the adder, is indigenous to the UK, but many people keep venomous snakes as pets and others travel to places, such as the United States, where a wider variety of venomous snakes can be found. Emergency nurses should therefore be prepared to treat bite wounds caused by venomous and non-venomous snakes. This article offers an overview of the most common forms of envenomation in the UK and makes recommendations for the clinical care of people who have sustained snake bites.
09 Feb 2015
Role of the military community mental health nurse
Aim To understand the role and effect of a community mental health nurse (CMHN) deployed to work with military personnel during sea-based operations. Method Semi-structured interviews were conducted to ascertain Royal Navy aircraft carrier military unit commanders’ perceptions and experiences of the CMHN’s role. Findings Three mutually inclusive components are necessary to ensure successful integration of the CMHN: familiarity, trust and credibility. Conclusion For CMHNs to function successfully and provide mental health care to sea-based military personnel, they need to demonstrate familiarity, trust and credibility. This will enhance uptake of mental health services among military personnel and ensure they are fit for service.
21 Aug 2013