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Pulse oximeters prove ‘less accurate’ for patients with darker skin tones

Pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect hypoxaemia give higher readings for patients with darker than lighter skin tones, according to UK researchers. The post Pulse oximeters prove ‘less accurate’ for patients with darker skin tones appeared first on Nursing Times.

Six weeks in cast ‘no less effective’ than surgery for unstable ankle fractures

Wearing a cast for six weeks appears to be no less effective than surgery for healing unstable ankle fractures and carries fewer treatment related harms, according to Finnish researchers. The post Six weeks in cast ‘no less effective’ than surgery for unstable ankle fractures appeared first on Nursing Times.

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing Initial treatment of low-risk patients with pulmonary embolism involves anticoagulation with subcutaneous low-molecular weight heparin or fondaparinux, IV unfractionated heparin or direct oral anticoagulants.

Guidance aims to combat racism against Northern Ireland social care staff

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland has today published guidelines to support social care employers in identifying, preventing and responding to incidents of racism in the workplace. The post Guidance aims to combat racism against Northern Ireland social care staff appeared first on Nursing Times.