CPD articles
Our continuing professional development (CPD) articles are designed to assist with your nursing skills and practice.
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...
Nursing management of childhood chickenpox infection
Chickenpox is an extremely contagious infectious disease caused by varicella zoster virus (...
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...
Prevention and management of skin tears in older people
Skin tears are frequently encountered in emergency and unscheduled care, and are prevalent...
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...
Assessment and management of pain in children following traumatic limb injury
Children with acute musculoskeletal pain caused by traumatic injury often present to...
Management of head injuries in children
Head injury is the most common cause of injury-related death and permanent disability in...
Assessment, management and treatment of acute fingertip injuries
Fingertip injuries with nail bed trauma can require specialist hand surgery, depending on...
Examining the knee joint
Appropriate history taking and examination can ensure accurate diagnosis of common knee...
Writing and publishing clinical articles: a practical guide
The sharing of knowledge among nurses and clinicians can strengthen the healthcare...
Mental health emergencies: using a structured assessment framework
People who have mental health crises while attending emergency departments (EDs) require...
Treating knee pain: history taking and accurate diagnoses
Prompt and effective diagnosis and treatment for common knee problems depend on...
Introduction to electrocardiogram interpretation: part 2
An introduction to electrocardiogram interpretation: part 1
Therapeutic hypothermia in the treatment of cardiorespiratory arrest
An overview of meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia
Emergency care of patients with gunshot wounds
This article provides an overview of the mechanism of ballistic injuries. It also...