Journal of clinical nursing
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Review
Residual neuromuscular blockade and postoperative critical respiratory events: literature review.
To investigate and synthesise published literature on the associations between residual neuromuscular blockade and critical respiratory events of postoperative adult patients in the postanaesthesia care unit. ⋯ Healthcare professionals have to be aware of the increased risk of hypoxaemia in patients with residual neuromuscular blockade. Efforts to decrease residual neuromuscular blockade incidence, combined with identification and appropriate evaluation of patients with residual neuromuscular blockade during postanaesthesia care unit stay, are recommended.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of swaddling and heel warming on pain response to heel stick in neonates: a randomised control trial.
To determine the efficacy of swaddling and heel warming on pain response in neonates following heel stick. ⋯ Heel warming could become a routine practice to decrease the pain response of neonates during heel stick.
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To develop a more comprehensive understanding of the scope of public health nursing practice in the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections and also to examine the public health nursing workforce in sexually transmitted infection care and the range of patient populations served. ⋯ Sexually transmitted infection nursing practice needs to be understood and investigated beyond health education and testing practices. The scope of practice is comprehensive and incorporates a full spectrum of care. Public health nurses are a critical entry point into the healthcare system and provide primary and preventative care and healthcare referrals. Models of nursing care need to support nurses working to their full scope, and associated barriers warrant further investigation.
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To describe and explain older patients' lived experiences of prehospital emergency care in cases of suspected hip fractures after falling. ⋯ Responsibility for patients' safety regarding pain relief is emphasised. Pain relief in the emergency medical services should be individualised. This development should focus on care that is already good and gradually eradicate compassionless care.
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To determine older diabetic patients' attitudes and beliefs about illness and health. ⋯ Determining the personal factors that influence health behaviours can support the development of educational activities for diabetes management, complication prevention and treatment adherence improvement.