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Sepsis

Homeostasis: understanding the effects of impaired mechanisms

The nervous and endocrine systems are tasked with regulating homeostasis. They act together to compensate and regulate signals to preserve equilibrium (Tortora and Derrickson, 2014). The endocrine...

Chlorhexidine (di)gluconate locking device for central line infection prevention in intensive care unit patients: a multi-unit, pilot randomized controlled trial

A detailed protocol describing the study methods was published and is publicly accessible (Zamir et al, 2020)..

Sepsis knowledge, skills and attitudes among ward-based nurses

The aim of this study was to explore the effects of sepsis training on knowledge, skills and attitudes among ward-based nurses in one hospital in relation to sepsis screening and the delivery of the...

Recognition and management of sepsis: the nurse's role

‘The invasion of a normally sterile cavity by organisms, or inflammation caused by organisms in parts of the body which are not normally sterile.’ .

Decreased level of consciousness in a child: recognition and management

Consciousness can refer to either the state of wakefulness, awareness, or alertness in which most humans function while not asleep. Decreased consciousness is considered to be present when there is a...

Ludwig's angina: a multidisciplinary concern

Mr Jones (a pseudonym has been used), a 46-year-old male, entered the out-of-hours streaming area of the local emergency department (ED), presenting with a 3-day history of general lethargy and fever,...

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