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First aid should be part of the school curriculum

24 July 2013

Nursing Standard

Reflections

The latest draft of the national curriculum for schools in England fails to mention first aid education.

First aid provision in nightclubs and other entertainment venues

04 November 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article discusses the role and responsibilities of the registered nurse in providing first aid in challenging environments, such as crowded nightclubs. Basic...

Initial management of patients in an emergency situation

07 October 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Success in first aid is based on the ability to make the most of the resources available and on maintaining the casualty in the best possible condition until...

Providing first aid and assisting forensic investigations

28 October 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Forensic investigation is mandated not only in cases of criminal Injury or death, but also where an unexplained death has occurred. The registered nurse involved in...

Management of procedures and reactions following first aid

18 November 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Registered nurses may fear that offering first aid will expose them to legal action and emotional stress. The final article of this series emphasises the importance...

Introduction to the nurse’s role in providing first aid

30 September 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article, the first in an eight-part series, discusses the importance of a considered, responsible approach to first aid. The article describes the challenges of...

Management of home emergencies

14 October 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article, the third in a series of eight, discusses the management of some of the accidents and emergencies that commonly occur in the home. It discusses the...

Management of water incidents: drowning and hypothermia

21 October 2009

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Dangers exist wherever water is present, and death resulting from submersion in water is likely to occur rapidly. This article discusses the management of drowning...