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There are several terms used to identify children and young people who are, or have experience of being, in care. In England, the term used in clinical practice is ‘looked after child’ abbreviated to...
The incidence of anaphylaxis globally varies greatly (Wang et al, 2019). However, between 3.5% and 8% of children are thought to have food allergies (Foong et al, 2017). A study found that in England...
Suboptimal growth is multifaceted; it may be the only indicator of a pathological disorder (Lee et al, 2018). However, studies across Europe (Joosten and Meyer, 2010; Romano et al, 2015), report that...
A seizure is a sudden burst of unnecessary electrical activity in the brain (International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), 2017), which disrupts the way the brain usually functions (D'Ambrosio and...
‘All registered nurses must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and confidence to provide first aid procedures and basic life support.’ .
PHE (2017) guidance suggests that, as soon as the first tooth appears (which is usually at around 6 months), a child should have their teeth brushed at least twice a day using fluoride toothpaste....
For most nursing intervention facemasks and eye protection are not necessary. However, these pieces of protective equipment must be worn when there is a likelihood of accidental splashes from blood,...
In reflux and GORD the stomach contents (feeds) and acid are expelled upwards from the stomach through the lower oesophageal sphincter (cardiac sphincter) into the oesophagus and mouth (Terblanche,...
According to Dougherty et al (2015), in healthy individuals without any pathological conditions of the airways factors that determine PEF include:.
‘Any interaction between an older person and a health or social care professional should include an assessment which helps to identify if the individual has frailty.’.
Where possible, informed consent should be obtained. This will include ensuring that patients are aware of (Dougherty and Lister, 2015):.
The ECG machine is a complex device that records the characteristic spread of electricity through the heart during each cardiac cycle (Davey, 2008). The 12-lead ECG machine has 10 cables, which attach...
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