Achilles tendon rupture in atypical patient populations
Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a significant injury, and the likelihood of a good...
07 Mar 2016
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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.
Identifying signs of intimate partner violence
Intimate partner violence is a major public health and social problem that affects people...
08 Feb 2016
Blood products and their use in traumatic major haemorrhage
Blood loss due to trauma is a leading cause of death in young people and is the result of...
08 Feb 2016
Diagnosing and treating cannabinoid hyperemesis
Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a newly emerging syndrome that manifests as intractable nausea...
07 Dec 2015
Management of acute heart failure in the emergency department
Acute heart failure (AHF) is a leading cause of hospital admission in the UK and is...
07 Dec 2015
Researching participant recruitment times
Conducting research in emergency departments is relatively new, and there are a number of...
06 Nov 2015
Assessing and managing spider and scorpion envenomation
Envenomation by spiders or scorpions is a public health problem in many parts of the world...
06 Nov 2015
How regional trauma systems improve outcomes
Management of severely injured patients is complex and requires organised, expert care....
09 Oct 2015
Managing hypopituitarism in emergency departments
Healthcare professionals manage patients with a vast range of conditions, but often...
09 Oct 2015
Managing leg ulceration in intravenous drug users
Chronic venous leg ulceration is a long-term condition commonly associated with lower-limb...
07 Sep 2015
Comparison of intravenous morphine and paracetamol
One of the main complaints from patients who present to emergency departments with illness...
07 Sep 2015
Point-of-care D-dimer testing in emergency departments
Overcrowding and prolonged patient stays in emergency departments (EDs) affect patients’...
07 Sep 2015
Boxer’s fracture: management and outcomes
Boxer’s fractures are common hand injuries, but their management varies greatly. Two years...
10 Jul 2015
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Death anxiety among emergency care workers
Interventions that could prevent the debilitating effects of death anxiety and improve staff...
10 Jul 2015
Diagnosing meniscal tears in the emergency department
Acute meniscal knee injuries can lead to instability of the joint if they are left untreated...
08 Jun 2015
Management of pain in pre-hospital settings
Assessment and management of pain in pre-hospital care settings are important aspects of...
08 Jun 2015
Dynamic nurse leadership in high-pressure situations
Traditionally, healthcare professionals have been expected to acquire technical skills while...
08 Jun 2015
Do emergency nurses have enough emotional intelligence?
A significant body of research suggests there is a correlation between measured emotional...
08 Jun 2015