Resuscitation skills: do nurses need updating?

Article Abstract:

Nurses should regularly update their expertise in carrying out cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Research was carried by observation and a questionnaire into nurses' retention of CPR techniques following a three hour course. The experienced nurses, with a mean age of 39.6, came from 19 hospitals. They had previously used CPR between 7 weeks and 24 years. The results directly after their course and 10 weeks later showed that their expertise had improved, but to maintain this improvement updating of skills should occur every 6 to 12 months.

Research, Emergency nursing, Cardiac resuscitation

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Focus on need

Article Abstract:

Nurse-led work can be very effective in the treatment of adult survivors of sexual abuse. This has proved the case with a service established by the Foundation NHS Trust, which offers services including training sessions for nursing staff, advice and information for other professionals and research-based intervention. It is vital that nurses be led by patient demand, with particular attention being given to patient requests for specific interventions.

Services, Adult child abuse victims

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Animal action stations: pet-owners do not need to be anxious about who will care for their animal if they become incapable of doing so

Article Abstract:

Many older people are anxious about what will happen to their pets if they have to go into a home or when they die. the Cinnamon Trust is a national charity set up in 1985 with a network of 2,000 registered volunteers who will undertake any problems arising in the day to day care of pets. A sanctuary for bereaved pets has been set up in Cornwall and younger animals can be placed in lifelong foster homes.

Care and treatment, Management, Charities, Pets

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