Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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To explore third year nursing students' understanding of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). ⋯ A short training course is needed to make sure that students are able to use the GCS effectively while minimising errors.
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In the second of two articles the author discusses the secondary complications that can arise following insertion of venous access devices (VADs). Part one, published last week, examined the primary complications that can arise when inserting VADs.
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Sudan has huge health and development needs, and nurses are volunteering to help. The 22-year war has created millions of internally displaced people, many living in camps. ⋯ HIV/AIDS is expected to increase as refugees return home. Permanent and mobile clinics have been established.
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Guidelines for the treatment and management of depression in primary and secondary care have been available for more than a year. Yet anecdotal evidence suggests their implementation is patchy. ⋯ Psychological treatments can be used alone or in combination with antidepressants, depending on the illness severity. Prescribers and patients should be aware of the side effects of the drugs.