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The role of ACPs in recognising and treating diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state

In the UK, DKA is a significant concern, particularly among young adults aged 18 to 24 years, where the incidence is highest (Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care, 2023). The frequency...

Diagnosing acute appendicitis: a case study

Mr Dean appeared well groomed, was alert and oriented. He had a high body mass index at >30 and was obviously in pain when moving to sit on the treatment couch..

Evaluating the impact of a new clean intermittent self-catheterisation device: experiences of male patients

Clean intermittent self-catheterisation (CISC) has long been considered the gold standard for bladder drainage (Nazarko, 2024). Royal College of Nursing (RCN) (2021) guidance on catheter care...

Factors influencing nurses’ use of maggot debridement therapy

The success of maggot debridement therapy is heavily influenced by the knowledge and attitudes of nurses. Studies indicate that wound specialist nurses are more knowledgeable and positively inclined...

Priorities in simulated practice learning placements

HEIs have in the main embraced simulated practice learning placements, and the benefits of learning in simulated environments are well recognised (Council of Deans and Anglia Ruskin University...

Exploring the sustainable impacts of a clinical healthcare research scholarship programme

The quality improvement (SusQI) framework of sustainable value was used as the basis of our evaluation (Mortimer et al, 2018). This includes considerations of financial, environmental and social...

The emotional boundary seesaw model to help cancer clinical nurse specialists work with patients who challenge them

It is accepted within the psychological literature that people often establish ways of coping with the aim of moving themselves away from or lessening the intensity of strong or unbearable emotions...

Get the basics right and the advanced skills will follow

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A guide to removing surgical staples

The body is capable of regenerating certain types of cells, such as epithelial cells and this is considered the most effective method of healing, as the regenerated tissue retains the same...

The critical role of pen needles and training in insulin delivery

Both active and passive devices are designed to help improve the patient experience and be intuitive to use. However, the two devices have some fundamental differences and benefits..

A guide to pain assessment and management in adults

Knowledge of pain processes has changed considerably over the past 500 years, when there was the belief that pain is a sensation linked to body fluid imbalance, evil spirits or a punishment from God...

Septic pulmonary emboli: a case discussion

It is estimated that there are over 15.6 million intravenous drug users worldwide, although it is acknowledged that this may be a gross underestimation due to the illegality and stigma associated with...

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