Techniques for Acute Wound Closure by Reynold & Cole, Journal of Nursing Standard

 

Abstract : This article provides an overview of the assessment and management of the common types of acute wound that frequently present to accident and emergency departments, minor injury units and walk in centers and which require closure. 

Abstrak: Artikel ini memberikan gambaran umum mengenai penilaian dan pengurusan jenis-jenis luka akut yang sering berlaku kepada jabatan kecemasan dan kecemasan, unit kecederaan ringan yang memerlukan penutupan.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article
CPD Point : 1 point per session
Skim Perkhidmatan : Penolong Pegawai Perubatan,Nursing,Allied Health

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Managing Chemical Eye Injuries by Bernice Duffy, Journal of Emergency Nurse

 

Abstract : Chemical burns to the eyes are potentially devastating for the individuals concerned and are regarded as ophthalmic emergencies. Those with injuries of this type present to the nearest urgent care setting and, because this may be an emergency practitioner led unit, it is essential that emergency practitioner and other emergency personnel can provide the best treatment. This article is limited in its scope to acid and alkali burns and does not cover injuries caused by solvents.

Abstrak: Luka bakar kimia ke mata berpotensi memusnahkan individu yang berkenaan dan dianggap sebagai keadaan kecemasan oftalmik. Mereka yang mengalami kecederaan jenis ini hadir ke tempat rawatan segera yang terdekat dan, kerana ini mungkin unit yang diketuai oleh pengamal kecemasan, adalah mustahak bahawa pengamal kecemasan dan kakitangan kecemasan yang lain dapat memberikan rawatan terbaik. Artikel ini terhad kepada luka bakar asid dan alkali dan tidak membincangkan kecederaan yang disebabkan oleh pelarut.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article
CPD Point : 1 point per session
Skim Perkhidmatan : Penolong Pegawai Perubatan,Nursing,Allied Health Professions

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Rate of Respiration: The Forgetton Vital Sign by Racheal Parkes, Journal of Emergency Nurse

 

Abstract : Respiratory rate is an early indicator of physiological deterioration and should be recorded with other vital signs in patients who present to emergency departments. This article highlights the importance of recording patients’ respiratory rates and describes their place in initial patient assessments. It also reviews findings from an audit of ED patients’ notes over a short period to discover whether their respiratory rates had been recorded. These support the results of similar studies in the literature, which show that, despite their importance, respiration rates are documented less often than other vital signs.

Abstrak : Kadar pernafasan adalah petunjuk awal kemerosotan fisiologi dan harus dicatat dengan tanda-tanda penting lain pada pesakit yang hadir ke jabatan kecemasan. Artikel ini menekankan pentingnya mencatat kadar pernafasan pesakit dan menerangkan tempat mereka dalam penilaian pesakit awal. Ia juga mengkaji penemuan dari audit catatan pesakit ED dalam jangka waktu yang pendek untuk mengetahui sama ada kadar pernafasan mereka telah direkodkan. Ini menyokong hasil kajian serupa dalam literatur, yang menunjukkan bahawa, walaupun penting, kadar pernafasan didokumentasikan lebih jarang daripada tanda vital lain.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article

CPD Point : 1 point per session

Skim Perkhidmatan : Penolong Pegawai Perubatan,Nursing,Allied Health Professions

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Pertussis by Paula Reudebusch MD. University of Washington Medical Center

Summary : Pertussis (whooping cough) is an endemic and epidemic disease due to Bordetella pertussis. The disease has been and still is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in young children throughout the world. The World Health Organization estimates that 600,000 deaths due to pertussis occur yearly. Pertussis continues to be an important public-health issue Prevention of pertussis requires an integrated approach. As healthcare personnel can play a significant role in the prevention of  pertussis.

CPD Category : A8 CME Online

CPD Point : 1 point per session

Skim Perkhidmatan : Penolong Pegawai Perubatan, Nursing, Allied Health Professions.

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Enhanced Recovery for Patients Following Colorectal Surgery by Jennie Burch, Journal of Nursing Standard

 

Abstract : The gastrointestinel tact consists of different organs that may become diseased and require surgery. Colorectal surgery is commonly under taken for conditions such as colorectal cancer and diverticular disease. This article discuss some of the more common operations to increase the reader's understanding of colorectal surgery. Enhanced recovery has been undertaken in the UK and Europe for several years. It is a way of improving the experince and wellbeing of patients following surery by enabling faster recovery and return to normal, minimising post operative complications such as infection, as well as reducing length of stay in hospital and readmission.

Abstrak : Trek gastrointestinel terdiri daripada organ-organ yang berlainan yang mungkin menjadi sakit dan memerlukan pembedahan. Pembedahan kolorektal biasanya dilakukan untuk keadaan seperti barah kolorektal dan penyakit divertikular. Artikel ini membincangkan beberapa operasi yang lebih biasa untuk meningkatkan pemahaman pembaca mengenai pembedahan kolorektal. Pemulihan yang meningkat telah dilakukan di UK dan Eropah selama beberapa tahun. Ini adalah cara untuk meningkatkan pengalaman dan kesejahteraan pesakit setelah menjalani pembedahan dengan memungkinkan pemulihan cepat dan kembali normal, meminimumkan komplikasi pasca operasi seperti jangkitan, serta mengurangkan lama tinggal di hospital dan kemasukan semula.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article

CPD Point : 1 point per session

Skim Perkhidmatan : Penolong Pegawai Perubatan, Nursing, Allied Health Professions

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Crohn's Disease- An Overview by Chris Metcalf by Journal of Nursing Standard

 

Abstract : Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory condition that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. In this article, author examines the clinical features, investigations, medical treatment and surgical management, as well as the psychological aspects, of the disease.

Abstrak : Penyakit Crohn adalah keadaan keradangan kronik yang boleh mempengaruhi mana-mana bahagian saluran gastrointestinal dari mulut ke dubur. Dalam artikel ini, penulis meneliti gambaran klinikal, penyelidikan, rawatan perubatan dan pengurusan pembedahan, serta aspek psikologi penyakit ini.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article

CPD Point : 1 point per session

Skim Perkhidmatan : Penolong Pegawai Perubatan, Nursing, Allied Health Professions

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Pulmonary Embolism;Identification,Clinical Features & Management by Alistair Farley, Ella Mc Lafferty & Charles Hendry, Journal of Nursing Standard

 

Summary : Pulmonary embolism common results from blood clots in the venous system which lodge in and block a pulmonary blood vessel. Typical presenting features include chest pain, palpitations, breathing difficulties and heamoptysis. It is a common and potentially fatal condition. Timely diagnosis and treatment can significantly reduce morbidity rates and Healthcare provider need to be aware of the risk factors associated with the condition to identify high-risk patients.

Rumusan : Emboli pulmonari biasa berlaku dari pembekuan darah di sistem vena yang masuk dan menyekat saluran darah paru-paru. Ciri-ciri klinikal khas termasuk sakit dada, berdebar-debar, kesukaran bernafas dan heamoptysis. Ia adalah keadaan biasa dan berpotensi membawa maut. Diagnosis dan rawatan tepat pada masanya dapat mengurangkan kadar morbiditi dengan ketara dan penyedia perkhidmatan Kesihatan perlu mengetahui faktor risiko yang berkaitan dengan keadaan untuk mengenal pasti pesakit berisiko tinggi.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article

CPD Point : 1 point per session

Skim Perkhidmatan : (Penolong Pegawai Perubatan,Nursing,Allied Health Professions)

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Managing Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting by Sue Jolley, Journal of Nursing Standard

Abstract : Post-operative nausea and vomiting leads to unnecessary suffering for many surgical patients. lmproved care management can help prevent and better treat this condition. The aim of this article is to provide an overview of the management of post-operative nausea and vomiting, with an emphasis on risk assessment and prophylaxis.

Abstrak : Mual dan muntah pasca operasi membawa kepada penderitaan yang tidak perlu bagi kebanyakan pesakit pembedahan. Pengurusan penjagaan yang lebih baik dapat membantu mencegah dan merawat keadaan ini dengan lebih baik. Tujuan artikel ini adalah untuk memberikan gambaran keseluruhan mengenai pengurusan mual dan muntah pasca operasi, dengan penekanan pada penilaian risiko dan profilaksis.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article

CPD Point : 1 point per session

Skim Perkhidmatan : (Penolong Pegawai Perubatan,Nursing)

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Operating Room Fires- How to prevent and minimize spread by Paula Moyer, Journal of Today Surgical Nurse

 

Abstract : Fires in the operating rooms (OR) are the stuff of prime-time news. The patient is usually injured and the hospital is sued. Although rare, they can happen anywhere. Operating personnel room (ORP) can help prevent and minimize OR fires by increase awareness of the risks of OR fires.

Abstrak : Kebakaran di bilik pembedahan boleh menjadi tajuk berita utama di dalam surat khabar. Pesakit biasanya cedera dan hospital disaman. Walaupun jarang berlaku, ia boleh berlaku di mana sahaja. Bilik kakitangan operasi (ORP) dapat membantu mencegah dan meminimumkan kebakaran di bilik pembedahan dengan meningkatkan kesedaran tentang risiko kebakaran.

CPD Category : A7 Self study/Reading Journal/article
CPD Point : 1 point per session
Skim Perkhidmatan : (Penolong Pegawai Perubatan,Nursing)

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