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Although the leading cause of childhood, cancer-related deaths, initial presentations of brain tumours can mimic less serious conditions, which can delay di
In the management of critically ill patients in emergency departments, rapid sequence induction (RSI) of anaesthesia is often required.
Many adults and children with painful swellings to the abdomen present to emergency departments (EDs) and are diagnosed with umbilical hernia.
Paramedics’ abilities to carry out quick, accurate and prioritised assessments of patients complaining of chest pain are paramount to ensure good outcomes a
The management of patients who have overdosed with calcium channel blockers (CCBs), which are commonly prescribed for hypertension, arrhythmia and angina, c
Meningococcal septicaemia is a life-threatening condition that all nurses working in emergency and urgent care settings are likely to come across during the
Rates of survival after cardiac arrest are low and correlate with the quality of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
A significant amount of clinicians’ time is spent managing patients with complications arising from the use of sympatheticomimetic drugs such as cocaine and
Torus, or buckle, fractures are unique to, and common in, children, but their treatment varies by hospital protocol and practitioners’ preference.
Research has highlighted potential for changes in the technique and implementation of the bag-valve-mask system, a common piece of equipment used during res
In the UK, care for people with major injuries has improved since the introduction of trauma networks and major trauma centres, and since ambulance services
Described as the pathological breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue in response to major injury, traumatic rhabdomyolysis iwas first recorded, during the seco
Many emergency nurses find it difficult to support relatives whose loved ones are being resuscitated or to witness relatives’ distress after their family members have died.
Aim The aim of this article is to explore whether ambulance clinicians in Sweden perceive their working environment to be safe.
Traumatic injuries with haemorrhage are among the leading causes of death in military and civilian settings.
Seen primarily in scuba divers who have breathed compressed air, decompression illness is a rare but potentially fatal condition.
Ingestion and aspiration of foreign bodies are common reasons for children presenting to emergency departments. A significant proportion of such events are often unnoticed by the children’s parents or carers.
Complaints are a vital component of clinical governance in healthcare systems.
