Clinical update
How to manage patients who may be concealing drugs internally
RCEM has published guidance on managing cases of suspected internal drug trafficking
Human trafficking and modern slavery: how nurses can support victims
What to look for, how to help – and what not to do if you if you suspect a patient is at risk
Sepsis in children: how to spot the signs
Institute of Health Visiting resource helps parents recognise symptoms of sepsis in a child
How to manage crowding in the emergency department
New guidance looks at the emergency care pathway and offers advice on how to tackle crowding
Diagnosis of respiratory symptoms
New guidance offers pragmatic advice on the safest approach during the pandemic
Infection prevention and control in emergency departments during the COVID-19 pandemic
New RCEM guidelines aim to protect staff and patients from the spread of infectious diseases
Pain relief for fractured neck of femur: what emergency nurses need to know
Guidance has been issued on the use of fascia iliaca block in emergency departments
COVID-19 and severe asthma: what to advise patients
NICE guidance on managing severe asthma in adults and children during the pandemic
COVID-19: guidance on when to admit patients to critical care
NICE advises on assessing for frailty and including patients and carers in decision-making
COVID-19: infection prevention and control advice for all healthcare settings
The government has issued advice for all healthcare workers
Novel coronavirus: how to spot suspected cases
New government guidance for nurses stresses importance of infection control measures
Assessment and management of fever in young children
Updated guidance aims to help nurses assess and manage fever in children aged under five