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New Resource for Patients: Find Support and Befriending Services, Information, Tools, Equipment, Food Banks and More
Brand new resource containing a searchable collection of charities and companies providing support, information, tools, equipment, food banks and more.…
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Acute Diarrhoea in the Elderly – The Risk Factors
What are the risk factors for acute diarrhoea in the elderly, and what treatment might these patients need?
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Should Patients Take Caffeine-Containing Analgesics?
Many of our patients have high temperatures, especially during COVID outbreaks. Some of them are taking over the counter pain…
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What is the structure of the digestive system?
The Digestive System is the 'alimentary canal and its associated glands, the salivary glands, the liver and the pancreas.' (Boyle…
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What does NICE say about head injuries?
NICE guidelines are great, but they're annoying sometimes. They're lengthy, and it can be hard to find only the content…
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PARAMEDIC-2 Trial Results
‘For more than 50 years, treatment strategies have included the use of various drugs, but there is limited evidence…
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Cheat Sheets: Scene Overview
You may find varying suggestions for what to consider in what is usually referred to as your 'scene assessment' (Harris,…
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How do I get the ventilator off the racks?
If you've ever felt the frustration of being a student on Day 1 and having to retrieve the ventilator for…
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What is the relief pressure dial on the ventilator?
The relief pressure dial on the ventilator ensures that the pressure of ventilation is not so high that it causes…
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Should We Use Rigid Cervical Collars?
Compare the evidence, including from the JRCALC, on the use of rigid cervical collars.
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