A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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Treatment of patients with acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (
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Arterial and venous blood gases are commonly performed operations in
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Emergency care nurses have been urged to play their part in Scotland’
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Children with a petechial rash commonly present to emergency departme
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Children with red swollen eyes frequently present to emergency departments.
Over the past few years, emergency nursing has introduced new roles t
Rupture of the Achilles tendon is a significant injury, and the likel
Intimate partner violence is a major public health and social problem
Blood loss due to trauma is a leading cause of death in young people
Cannabinoid hyperemesis is a newly emerging syndrome that manifests a
Acute heart failure (AHF) is a leading cause of hospital admission in
Conducting research in emergency departments i
Envenomation by spiders or scorpions is a public health problem in many parts of the world and is not isolated to the tropics and subtropics.
Management of severely injured patients is complex and requires organised, expert care. Regionalised trauma systems are relatively new in the UK and aim to deliver optimal, timely care to injured patients at the most appropriate location.
Healthcare professionals manage patients with a vast range of conditions, but often specialise and acquire expertise in specific disease processes.
Chronic venous leg ulceration is a long-term condition commonly associated with lower-limb injecting and chronic venous hypertension caused by collapsed veins, incompetent valves, deep vein thrombosis and reflux.
One of the main complaints from patients who present to emergency departments with illness or injury is pain, yet often this is not well managed in emergency settings.
Overcrowding and prolonged patient stays in emergency departments (EDs) affect patients’ experiences and outcomes, and increase healthcare costs.
