Making sense of hypothermia

Article Abstract:

Hypothermia is a preventable physical state often influenced by health and social conditions. Elderly people are particularly susceptible due to the natural process of ageing, physical problems and low income. Nurses should assume a preventive role. They should visit the lone elderly advising on nutrition and cold weather management. Patients suffering from hypothermia require emergency treatment. However, body temperature should be raised slowly to avoid attendant complications.

Prevention, Hypothermia

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A partnership scheme for adults with complex needs

Article Abstract:

Bedfordshire and Luton Community Health NHS Trust, Bedfordshire Social Services and the West Mid Bedfordshire social work team are developing a joint care project for the over-65s. Care will be supplied by a multidisciplinary team, with team members communicating through a single point of contact, possibly NHS Direct.

Services, Community health nursing

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'Robbed of a peaceful death'

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning ethical aspects of resuscitation in elderly patients are discussed, with focus on the case of an 86 years old woman who was resuscitated in the hospital and died twenty eight hours later when her life monitor stopped.

Ethical aspects, Resuscitation

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