http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/breathlessness-in-advanced-disease-2-patient-assessment-and-management/5021425.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/breathlessness-in-advanced-disease-2-patient-assessment-and-management/5021425.article Breathlessness is a common problem in advanced disease. This article looks at pharmacological and non-pharmacological ways to manage this symptom Fri, 5 Nov 2010 12:35 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/breathlessness-in-advanced-disease-1-definitions-epidemiology-and-pathophysiology/5021162.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/breathlessness-in-advanced-disease-1-definitions-epidemiology-and-pathophysiology/5021162.article Nurses are likely to encounter people experiencing breathlessness in all healthcare settings and need to understand the significance of this distressing symptom Sat, 30 Oct 2010 12:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-patients-with-oliguria/5011735.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-patients-with-oliguria/5011735.article Oliguria can be a sign of hypovolaemia and acute renal failure. Fluid balance must be accurately monitored so deficits can be corrected and complications prevented Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:07 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/immunology/how-to-ensure-observations-lead-to-prompt-identification-and-management-of-hypotension/5011207.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/immunology/how-to-ensure-observations-lead-to-prompt-identification-and-management-of-hypotension/5011207.article Hypotension is one of the first signs of patient deterioration. Knowing how to identify and act on this observation quickly may prevent further deterioration Fri, 5 Feb 2010 17:07 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-patients-with-bradycardia-/5010971.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-patients-with-bradycardia-/5010971.article Bradycardia can be an indication of life threatening heart block or impending asystole. It is vital that nurses can detect and respond to this clinical sign Mon, 1 Feb 2010 12:01 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/cardiology/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-tachycardia-/5010727.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/cardiology/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-tachycardia-/5010727.article Tachycardia could indicate serious illness. It is essential that nurses promptly identify and act on this significant sign of patient deterioration Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:03 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-prompt-identification-of-tachypnoea-/5010460.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/respiratory/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-prompt-identification-of-tachypnoea-/5010460.article Tachypnoea is one of the first signs of patient deterioration. To prevent further decline it is essential to know how to assess and manage a high respiratory rate Mon, 18 Jan 2010 10:17 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/clinical-zones/assessment-skills/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-patients-with-pyrexia-/5010221.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/home/clinical-zones/assessment-skills/how-to-ensure-patient-observations-lead-to-effective-management-of-patients-with-pyrexia-/5010221.article There is considerable debate about the management of this common clinical condition. It is vital to know about treatment options to ensure optimal care Fri, 8 Jan 2010 18:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/haematology/blood-transfusions-2-signs-and-symptoms-of-acute-reactions/819992.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/haematology/blood-transfusions-2-signs-and-symptoms-of-acute-reactions/819992.article This two-part unit focuses on monitoring patients who have blood transfusions. The first part emphasised the importance of visual observations and monitoring patients’ vital signs to ensure rapid action should there be any adverse effects. This second part describes the physiology behind the signs and symptoms of a blood transfusion reaction. Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:09 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/assessment-/blood-transfusions-1-how-to-monitor-for-adverse-reactions/473301.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/assessment-/blood-transfusions-1-how-to-monitor-for-adverse-reactions/473301.article AUTHOR Claire L. Thompson, RN, is transfusion liaison nurse, National Blood Service, Leeds and Newcastle; Carole Edwards, MSc, RN, is transfusion practitioner; Lynn Stout, RN, is transfusion practitioner; both at Better Blood Transfusion Programme, Scottish National Blood Service, Aberdeen. ABSTRACT Thompson, C.L. et al (2008) Blood transfusions 1: how to monitor for adverse reactions. Nursing Times; 104: 2, 32–33. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:14 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-effective-assessment-of-acute-breathlessness-in-a-patient/204282.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/the-effective-assessment-of-acute-breathlessness-in-a-patient/204282.article VOL: 100, ISSUE: 24, PAGE NO: 61Rachel Booker, RGN, DN(Cert), HV, is head of student support, The National Respiratory Training Centre, WarwickBreathing is a fundamental life process that usually occurs without conscious thought and, for the healthy person, is taken for granted. It involves: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:09 GMT