Clinical

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Role of prophylactic antibiotics in treating patients presenting to emergency care with dog bites
A review showed that evidence on using prophylactic antibiotics for dog bite wounds is contradictory
28 Aug 2024
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Understanding body fluid balance, dehydration and intravenous fluid therapy
Identifying and treating dehydration, which can occur as a result of many conditions
09 Jul 2024
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Triage
Considering safer staffing levels and greater nurse welfare support in emergency departments
23 May 2024
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Characteristics and outcomes of people in suicidal crisis at two emergency departments: a service evaluation
A service evaluation found prevention strategies should encourage nurses to address gaps in support
14 May 2024
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Exploring the experiences of healthcare professionals when breaking bad news in major trauma care
Challenges include a suitable place to talk, building rapport and setting realistic expectations
08 May 2024
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A strategic solution to preventing the harm associated with ambulance handover delays
Preventing risks associated with immediate handovers and improving patient experiences
30 Apr 2024
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Improving suicide risk screening in the emergency department
Learn about the use of the Columbia-Suicide Severity Risk Scale
26 Mar 2024
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Developing and evaluating a major trauma course and coaching programme for ward nurses
A bespoke course is helping to increase nurses’ competence when caring for patients with complex trauma
20 Feb 2024
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Reducing the burden on Welsh ambulance services and emergency departments: a mental health 999 clinical support desk initiative
How mental health professionals worked with 999 call centre clinical support in Wales
13 Feb 2024
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Nitrous oxide tank cold burn to the forearm: a case study and discussion of the literature
N2O burn presentations are increasingly common in EDs, pointing to need for more formal care guidelines
25 Jan 2024
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Using body-worn cameras in emergency departments: a pilot project
A rise in violence at one trust prompted the introduction of body-worn cameras
11 Jan 2024
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Improving care for patients who experience miscarriage in emergency departments: a practice innovation
A practice innovation to improve care and increase nurses' confidence in breaking bad news
28 Nov 2023
A quality improvement project showed a simple intervention of relocating scales had a positive effect
24 Oct 2023
How nurses can overcome barriers to raising concerns with senior clinicians in acute and emergency care
19 Sep 2023
Examining why the care of people presenting to the emergency department is often suboptimal
15 Aug 2023
How to remove or reduce barriers to have effective conversations with patients and colleagues
01 Aug 2023
Screening for frailty can ensure appropriate clinical decisions are made
18 Jul 2023
Such fractures are easily missed due to presentation ambiguities and lack of awareness among clinicians
04 Jul 2023

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