Evidence and Practice

Clinical

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Redesigning the first point of contact for walk-in patients in the emergency department: a service evaluation of the First Encounter model

First Encounter model shows effective ED transformation can emerge from targeted intervent

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Addressing the mental health crisis by enhancing paramedics’ training in Wales

Mental health training for paramedics could improve patient outcomes and ease pressure on

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Acute anisocoria: learning from a case of accidental exposure to nebulised medicines in the emergency department

Awareness of drug-induced unilateral mydriasis could promote safer handling of medicines

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Delivering effective end of life care in the emergency department: a nursing perspective

Review exploring how emergency nurses can provide high-quality care at end of life

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Improving outcomes for older adults in the emergency department: challenges, enablers and evidence-based solutions

Clinical, organisational and educational challenges in emergency care for older adults

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Seven-day unplanned re-attendance rate for patients seen in the ED by advanced clinical practitioners: a service evaluation

This indicator of quality of care could help in the professional development of ACPs

CPD articles

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Maximising learning from patient safety incidents in emergency care

Emergency nurses’ understanding of the patient safety incident response framework (PSIRF)<

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Using a structured process for patient assessment and triage to reduce ambulance handover delays and enhance patient outcomes

Exploring ways in which handover delays can be addressed by emergency department nurses

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Your quick-read article summary

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CPD focus: Enhancing the care of patients attending the emergency department following suicidal behaviour

Professional learning designed to suit your busy schedule

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Suspected sepsis: patient assessment and management in the emergency department

Refreshing ED nurses’ knowledge of the pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of sepsis

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Recognising and managing hypoglycaemia in adults with diabetes in the emergency department

The aetiology and signs and symptoms of adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes

How to

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How to provide effective safety netting in the emergency department

Tips for nurses on preparation, equipment, procedures to follow and where to find resource

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How to take a comprehensive patient history

The importance of taking a patient history effectively as part of the diagnostic process

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How to triage patients in the emergency department

Familiarise yourself with the steps required when triaging a patient in the ED

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How to break bad news

A step-by-step framework nurses can use when having challenging conversations

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Reflective discussion

Mistakes made in healthcare settings and the challenges to staff that

Practice question

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Patient handover between the ambulance service and members of the emergency department nursing team is a time-critical complex event

Ambulance patient handovers are time-critical, complex processes vital for patient outcome

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It is important for emergency nurses working in triage to have an understanding of silver trauma and be able to recognise potential signs of severe injury

Be vigilant to spot traumatic injuries, with a low threshold for escalation

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Ilustration shows the silhouette of a person who is acting in an aggressive manner as they point a finger at a nurse, who is quietly and politely standing in front of the person

Practical steps nurses can take to ensure everyone’s safety

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Burnout can be a product of stress from nurses’s work: a woman with a stressed expression on her face sits on the floor and absently examines her hands

Advice on recognising burnout in yourself and others, and where to find support

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A poster showing how to recognise a potential posterior stroke by using the acronym BEFAST

It can be difficult to recognise the symptoms, but the BEFAST acronym can help

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A woman weighs herself on weighing scales while taking to a nurse to the side of her

Even short conversations about weight can help patients, but avoid suggesting blame

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