A man living with cancer died after being given multiple overdoses of morphine
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As population mobility and global interconnectedness increase, and mo
Trauma of the palate in children is a common presentation in emergenc
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This article draws on a systematic literature review to identify stressors in emergency an
High quality, safe care for patients depends on effective teamwork, a
Overcrowding due to poor patient flow increases risk for more than 50
Interactions between nurses and patients during triage are crucial if
Patients with shoulder injuries commonly present to emergency departm
As the roles of emergency nurse practitioners expand, more patients w
Research suggests there is a positive correlation between addressing
This article discusses the case of a 68-year-old emergency department
Posterior heel pain is a common emergency department presentation inv
This article presents findings from the first phase of a two-part stu
Independent domestic violence advisers (IDVAs) are professionals who support service users by assessing their level of risk, discussing options, developing safety plans, providing time-limited crisis intervention, and directing them to other specialist services.
Incidents of scabies are increasing nationally and globally, particularly among certain vulnerable groups.
Patients commonly present to the emergency department (ED) with fractures. Since it is known that smoking is a contributory factor to delayed bone union, emergency nurses should deliver smoking cessation advice to those patients with fractures who smoke.
Spinal injury can result in morbidity and mortality. Research suggests that only a small percentage of patients assessed for spinal fracture have sustained the injury, however, and even fewer have unstable fractures.
Documentation in healthcare services is important but often lacks detail. This article describes a pilot study of whether staff who have completed an emergency nurse practitioner course provide more detail in their patient assessments.
Many patients with scaphoid fractures present at emergency departments but how they are managed can vary widely. This article reviews the literature on management of scaphoid injuries, discusses different types of immobilisation and determines best practice.
