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Anaphylaxis: diagnosis and treatment

12 June 2013

Nursing Standard

Learning zone

Anaphylaxis is a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent. Healthcare professionals working in a variety of settings...

Distinguishing features of preseptal and orbital cellulitis

02 March 2010

Paediatric Nursing

General

The differential diagnosis between orbital cellulitis and preseptal cellulitis is important as is the need to differentiate between an allergic response or...

Save the bees

06 January 2009

Nursing Standard

Feature

There is growing evidence for the therapeutic benefits of honey, but the UK’s bee population is in crisis.

Understanding and interpreting nutrition information on food labels

19 March 2014

Nursing Standard

CPD

Health promotion is integral to the nurse’s role. Increasing numbers of people in the UK are overweight or obese and are at increased risk of health problems such as...

Allergies in a nutshell

19 June 2007

Nursing Standard

General article

Allergy in children is a serious and increasing problem. Karen Orr has introduced a diagnostic, treatment and support service, which has won her the title of RCN...