Preparations for skin conditions

Article Abstract:

A number of conditions can affect the skin's outer epidermis and inner dermis. Dry skin, which arises as a result of inadequate moisture content in the stratum corneum, the outer layer of the epidermis, is associated with a range of inflammatory skin conditions, including eczema and dermatitis. Emollients, which come in a number of forms, are a key treatment for skin conditions. They are generally very safe to use, but nurses should take care to establish whether a patient is sensitive to any of the constituents in the preparation.

Care and treatment, Skin diseases

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Choosing wound dressings

Article Abstract:

Nurses need to be able to assess the correct dressing to use for a particular type of wound. There are several types of dressings available including knitted viscose primary dressing and perforated-film absorbent dressings. Wounds go through several stages of healing and one wound may need to have many different types of dressing used. A wound needs to be kept clean and infection-free to complete the process of healing. Some dressings retain moisture, others keep the wound dry and others allow air to circulate.

Usage, Surgical dressings

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Nurse prescribing - the knowledge base: What knowledge is needed for nurse prescribing?

Article Abstract:

Some nurses can now prescribe from a range of products. Nurses wanting to become prescribers have to meet a range of criteria. These include working in a community unit or GP fundholding practice, the successful completion of a nurse prescribing programme, and having either a district nursing, health visitor or midwife qualification. Nurse prescribers have to be familiar with items in the nurse prescribers formulary and they must have full knowledge and understanding of pharmacology.

Drugs, Prescriptions (Drugs)

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