Mild induced hypothermia after return of spontaneous circulation
There is evidence to suggest that the use of mild induced hypothermia (MIH) in patients who...
08 May 2015
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Our clinical nursing articles aim to inform and educate nurse practitioners and students. This is achieved through the publication of peer-reviewed, evidence-based, relevant and topical articles.
Ultrasonography and radiography: a comparison
Distal limb fractures are common presentations to emergency departments and minor injury...
08 May 2015
Analgesia for people with acute ankle sprain
Around 302,000 people with soft-tissue ankle injuries present to UK emergency departments...
09 Apr 2015
Cardiovascular examination in emergency departments
History taking and physical examination of patients who present with cardiac pain are not...
09 Apr 2015
Recognising and assessing blunt abdominal trauma
Blunt abdominal trauma is common following major traumatic injury but may not be recognised...
09 Mar 2015
Accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones: recognition and treatment
Accessory ossicles and sesamoid bones are normal variants of bone development. In foot and...
09 Mar 2015
Use of antibiotics in the management of sore throat
As the number of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria rises, it becomes crucial that...
09 Mar 2015
Diagnosis and treatment of jogger’s heel
Plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of heel pain, is a self-limiting condition...
09 Feb 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...
09 Feb 2015
Treating abdominal pain in young people
A common complaint in children, abdominal pain can be clinically challenging for healthcare...
09 Feb 2015
Managing paediatric patients with pyrexia
Pyrexia is the most common clinical complaint seen in children by healthcare professionals,...
03 Dec 2014
Assessing and treating fever in returned travellers
As population mobility and global interconnectedness increase, and more people travel to...
03 Dec 2014
Management of trauma to the palate in toddlers
Trauma of the palate in children is a common presentation in emergency departments. Children...
03 Dec 2014
Importance of good teamwork in urgent care services
High quality, safe care for patients depends on effective teamwork, and where multi-...
05 Nov 2014
Preventing ‘exit block’ in emergency departments
Overcrowding due to poor patient flow increases risk for more than 500,000 patients a year...
05 Nov 2014
How nurses can cope with stress and avoid burnout
This article draws on a systematic literature review to identify stressors in emergency and...
05 Nov 2014
Making better decisions during triage
Interactions between nurses and patients during triage are crucial if the urgency of patient...
01 Oct 2014
Managing acute shoulder injuries in the emergency department
Patients with shoulder injuries commonly present to emergency departments (EDs) and minor...
01 Oct 2014