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CPD articles
This article describes the anatomy and physiology of the pericardium and the signs and symptoms of acute pericarditis, pericardial e
In this article Nick Castle explains that, with significant improvements being made to the emergency management of cardiac patients,
In this article, the author explains how to identify a Colles’ type fracture, explains how to insert a haematoma block, and gives a
In this article, the author clarifies the definition of sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock, describes the physiological changes
Pain is a common reason to attend hospital but it is often inadequately managed.
This article is to provide emergency nurses with a knowledge and understanding of the wound healing process and the appropriate choi
Aims and intended learning outcomes
The interpretation of cardiac arrhythmias plays an important role in the diagnosis of cardiac disorders.
Aims and intended learning outcomes
The causes of anaphylactic shock and presenting features are not clearly understood.
This article provides a comprehensive review of the classifications and types of shock that can occur following trauma, surgery, organ damage/disease (neuro
Nurses working in acute care settings will encounter patients with various head injuries.
Aims and intended learning outcomes
Aims and intended learning outcomes
The aim of this article is to increases nurses’ awareness of issues and methods involved in quality improvement in a healthcare setting. After reading this article you should be able to:
The management of chest drains is very complex and pain control is often given very little thought. It is not necessarily always considered to be a priority.
This article describes the aetiology of oesophageal varices, the variety of treatment options available and the physiological and psychological nursing needs of patients undergoing these treatment regimes.
Aims and intended learning outcomes
Emergency contraception is often misunderstood by the general public and nurses alike. This article outlines information about methods of post-coital contraception that all nurses need to provide appropriate health advice to women in any nursing setting.
