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How to perform chest compressions

18 November 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points This article outlines the correct and effective technique for performing chest compressions for adults in cardiac arrest. Correct...

How to administer inotropic drugs

23 September 2015

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points This article aims to help nurses to administer inotropic drugs in a safe, effective and patient-centred manner. The mode of action of...

Undertaking a systematic assessment of patients with a traumatic brain injury

02 November 2020

Nursing Standard

neurology

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a time-critical injury, which means it is essential that patients with suspected TBI are assessed promptly and systematically using...

Understanding the use of oxygen delivery devices

20 November 2023

Nursing Standard

Care experience

Many nurses will care for a patient who requires oxygen therapy, either to treat an acute respiratory condition, such as a lung infection, or a chronic condition,...

How to manage an arterial catheter

16 March 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points This article provides nurses with information on the safe and effective use and management of arterial catheters, the gold standard for...

How to use a self-inflating bag and face mask

06 January 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Rationale and key points This article aims to help nurses to open and maintain an adult’s airway while providing breaths using a self-inflating bag and face mask....

Effective handovers on escalation of care for the deteriorating patient

20 February 2023

Nursing Standard

deteriorating patients

Evidence suggests that improvements in clinical practice are required to ensure that deteriorating patients are rapidly identified and assessed in a systematic...