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Mild induced hypothermia after return of spontaneous circulation

08 May 2015

Emergency Nurse

Art & Science

There is evidence to suggest that the use of mild induced hypothermia (MIH) in patients who have had cardiac arrest can improve neurological prognosis and long-term...

Keeping watch

12 April 2005

Nursing Standard

Features

Early detection of heart attack means that potentially life saving treatment can begin immediately. HealthWatch offers a distant monitoring service via a call centre...

Acute coronary syndrome: role of the nurse in patient assessment and management

24 January 2022

Nursing Standard

cardiorespiratory

Coronary heart disease is a leading cause of mortality, morbidity and hospitalisation in the UK and worldwide. Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a serious...

Exploring the implementation of family-witnessed resuscitation in children and young people

30 September 2019

Nursing Children and Young People

Ethics

There are varying opinions about family-witnessed resuscitation in children and young people throughout the literature and the guidance on this practice is outdated...