Clinical update
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
Sepsis Six update: the important changes every nurse needs to know about
UK Sepsis Trust reviews first step in its screening and management tool
Asthma management: how nurses can help prevent attacks
Update from the British Thoracic Society and Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
Preventing and treating surgical site infections: what nurses need to know
Updated NICE guidance deals with antiseptic skin preparation, antibiotics and wound closure