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...
09 Aug 2018
CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
Emergency management of burns: part 2
Infrequent presentation of this patient group to emergency departments can cause stress and...
03 Jul 2018
Emergency management of burns: part 1
Caring for patients with burn injuries can be traumatic for staff. Non-specialist clinicians...
27 Apr 2018
Concussion in sport: the importance of accurate and reliable discharge advice
Concussion in sport is a common presentation in urgent and emergency care settings, so it is...
09 Mar 2018
Nursing management of childhood chickenpox infection
Chickenpox is an extremely contagious infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (...
08 Dec 2017
Parkinson’s disease: nursing care in emergency settings
In the UK 127,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, many of whom are frequently...
14 Sep 2017
Prevention and management of skin tears in older people
Skin tears are frequently encountered in emergency and unscheduled care, and are prevalent...
15 Jun 2017
The Glasgow Coma Scale in adults: doing it right
After 40 years, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is the resource of choice for assessing the...
07 Dec 2016
Assessment and management of pain in children following traumatic limb injury
Children with acute musculoskeletal pain caused by traumatic injury often present to...
06 Oct 2016
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Management of head injuries in children
Head injury is the most common cause of injury-related death and permanent disability in...
06 Jul 2016
Assessment, management and treatment of acute fingertip injuries
Fingertip injuries with nail bed trauma can require specialist hand surgery, depending on...
10 Jun 2016
Examining the knee joint
Appropriate history taking and examination can ensure accurate diagnosis of common knee...
01 Apr 2013
Writing and publishing clinical articles: a practical guide
The sharing of knowledge among nurses and clinicians can strengthen the healthcare...
11 Apr 2012
Mental health emergencies: using a structured assessment framework
People who have mental health crises while attending emergency departments (EDs) require...
09 Mar 2012
Treating knee pain: history taking and accurate diagnoses
Prompt and effective diagnosis and treatment for common knee problems depend on...
09 Jul 2010
Introduction to electrocardiogram interpretation: part 2
Twelve-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) record 12 different views of cardiac electrical...
07 May 2010
An introduction to electrocardiogram interpretation: part 1
This article describes how to interpret the single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG). The author...
07 Apr 2010
Therapeutic hypothermia in the treatment of cardiorespiratory arrest
Prompt treatment of patients with cardiorespiratory arrest can mean the difference between...
05 Feb 2010