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Pathophysiology of sickle cell disease crisis

01 February 2002

Emergency Nurse

Clinical

Worldwide, sickle cell disease (SCD) is the commonest symptomatic haemoglobinopathy. The sickle cell gene is traditionally found in areas such as Asia, South...

Treating and preventing tetanus in A&E

01 October 2004

Emergency Nurse

Clinical

Tetanus is a rare but fatal disease and immunisation against tetanus is a consideration when treating many A&E patients. This article explores the epidemiology,...

Support for nurses who are new to emergency care

05 February 2010

Emergency Nurse

Feature

Starting work as a newly registered nurse in an emergency department can be a daunting experience. Some studies suggest there is a gap between what such nurses learn...