Peak practice

Article Abstract:

Belford hospital in Fort William, Scotland, cares for hundreds of climbing accident victims each year, with staff having undertaken the trauma nurse core course and advanced trauma life system training in preparation for such admissions. Climbing accident patients usually wear warm clothing and are rarely admitted with hypothermia, but their thick protective clothing can mask serious, multiple injuries. Many victims are young and healthy and so have a good chance of recovery. Patients may be transferred to other hospitals but staff at the Belford seeks to provide a continuous level of care.

Care and treatment, Management, Trauma centers, Mountaineers, Fort William, Scotland

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Hellish Hogmanay

Article Abstract:

The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh NHS Trust, Scotland, has increased the number of nurses on duty in its accident and emergency department, to help cope with the expected influx of patients on Jan. 1 1998. The department came under severe strain, when on Jan. 1, 97 it had to treat 600 patients, of which 70 were unconscious. The huge number of patients requiring treatment came from the 350,000 people who celebrated the New Year, on the streets of Edinburgh. The hospital has been awarded extra funding for the event and the 1998 celebrations will be limited to 180,000 people.

Health aspects, New Year, Public participation, Hospital emergency services, Holidays, Edinburgh, Scotland

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