Soins; la revue de référence infirmière
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The measurement of the ankle-brachial pressure index is essential for the treatment of leg ulcers. In the framework of the imminent implementation of advanced practices in France, nurses specifically trained in wound care and healing could be authorised to take and interpret this measurement. Venous compression techniques could therefore be adapted more precisely to the needs of the patients.
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Acute pain is a symptom enabling us to implement a response when faced with an attack. Chronic pain is complex and multifactorial. The care of the patient by a multidisciplinary team comprises the diagnosis of the pain and the putting in place of a treatment for each of its components. This includes physical reconditioning, adaptation strategies and work on the psychological elements relating to the representation of the pain.
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The cross-disciplinary activities of pain resource nurses were provided with guidelines in 2007. Due to the development of their role in care structures and the ongoing organisation of the nursing activity, guidelines relating to their consultation activities were drawn up in 2016. These describe the circumstances in which a pain resource nurse may intervene and the types of consultation she carries out.
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The procurement of organs from donors after circulatory death is a reliable technique which gives satisfactory posttransplant results and also represents a potential source of additional organs. In order to meet the growing need for organ donations, the 'anticipated organ donation approach' procedure is currently receiving renewed interest with new conditions for its implementation in France.
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Since the end of 2014 in France, it has been possible to remove organs after a process of cessation of active treatment. This new procedure requires rigorous and well-managed organisation, as well as close collaboration between all those involved in the care, notably in the coordination of organ and tissue procurement.