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Nursing the patient with an external fixator

19 April 2000

Nursing Standard

CPD

External fixators are an effective way of fixing broken bones while at the same time optimising patients’ mobility. In this article Julie Santy describes the major...

Recognising infection in wounds

22 October 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

This article explores the clinical signs and symptoms that help healthcare staff recognise infection, which can be a painful, distressing and potentially...

Assessment and learning in post-registration nurse education

19 January 2000

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Assessment in nurse education concentrates too much on academic abilities and fails to measure the practical nursing abilities of students. This article argues for a...

Acute limb compartment syndrome of the lower leg following trauma: assessment in the intensive care unit

Nursing Standard

evidence & practice

Acute limb compartment syndrome (ALCS) is a serious complication of traumatic injury. Although ALCS can occur in any limb, it most commonly occurs following injury...

Using the SSKIN care bundle to prevent pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit

24 August 2020

Nursing Standard

Skin

Pressure ulcers develop when the skin and underlying tissues are subjected to pressure, friction and/or shear, and, in many cases, moisture. These factors lead to...

The principles of caring for patients with Ilizarov external fixation

05 March 2009

Nursing Standard

CPD

External fixation is an important aspect of complex fracture management. Ilizarov fixation is a specialised type of external fixator consisting of numerous wires...