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Management of intentional overdose in A&E departments

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The biological, psychological and social causes of intentional overdose along with the ways in which the A&E nurse can treat the suicidal patient are discussed. The ways in which nurses in A&E can provide interventions that are responsible for a patientEs physical and psychosocial needs are mentioned.

Author: C. Littlejohn
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
Patient care, Suicidal behavior, Suicidal behaviour

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The management of acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding

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Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (GI) bleeding is one of the most common medical emergencies and requires urgent medical assessment. Important issues that are vital for the nurses are discussed, which includes awareness of signs, symptoms and management of acute upper GI bleeding.

Author: Smith, Graema D.
Publisher: Macmillan Publishing Ltd.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
Risk factors, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage

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Subjects list: Care and treatment, United Kingdom, Practice, Nurses
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