Breathtaking experience

Article Abstract:

Patricia Smedley was suffering from severe dyspnoea and right-sided pleuritic pain on admission to the acute medical ward. A chest X-ray led to the diagnosis of a spontaneous right pneumothorax. The patient's anxiety regarding a plan to give up smoking and lung disease hampered the full effects of analgesia to control the pain. Details of the patient's background, history of illness, treatment while in hospital, and advice on discharge are also included.

Case studies, Pneumothorax

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Best practice in the care of patients with a tracheostomy

Article Abstract:

A guide to nursing care of patients with a tracheotomy is presented. Guidelines include remembering to care for the underlying health problem, helping the patient to communicate and eat and suctioning and cleaning the tracheotomy tube.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Scotland, Standards, Nursing services, Nursing care

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Simply breathtaking

Article Abstract:

A description of the work of a tracheostomy nurse specialist is presented. The care and treatment of patients who have airway problems is discussed with reference to case studies.

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