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Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  Bedside echocardiography in the septic patient is focused on the systematic evaluation of volume status and fluid responsiveness, systemic vascular resistance and ventricular function.  

Fear of detriment stopping agency nursing staff from speaking up

The majority of agency nurses, bank and other temporary NHS staff do not feel able to speak up about workplace issues, according to the latest report from the National Guardian’s Office. The post Fear of detriment stopping agency nursing staff from speaking up appeared first on Nursing Times.  

New maternity care standards launched for Scotland

A set of 11 standards has been developed to create a “blueprint” for what women and their families in Scotland should expect from maternity care. The post New maternity care standards launched for Scotland appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Warning over ‘persistent risks’ to safe insulin care in hospitals

Patients with diabetes who rely on insulin are facing persistent and serious risks when admitted to hospital in England, revealing a “system under strain”, according to safety investigators. The post Warning over ‘persistent risks’ to safe insulin care in hospitals appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  The clinical picture of septic shock can range from pure distributive shock to combinations of hypovolemic, cardiogenic and distributive shock. For this reason, echocardiography aids in the assessment and management of septic patients.