Professional nurse (London, England)
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Prof Nurse
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Critical incident stress can adversely affect individuals both at work and at home. Debriefing offers a safe environment in which they can express their emotions. Stress management teams can benefit both staff and employers.
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Many complaints by patients can be dealt with at ward level through discussion and an apology but others are more serious. All hospitals must have a complaints procedure in place and nurses must be aware of the steps complaints can take.
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Patients with a tracheostomy will need regular endotracheal suction to remove secretions from the tracheobronchial tree. This Update discusses the complications that can arise, including tracheal infection and mucosal trauma.