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Wirral nursing staff in fresh protest about ‘dangerous’ workforce plans 

Clinical support workers (CSWs) and nurses at a trust in the North West have lodged a formal complaint with its board over proposals to alter staffing ratios, according to union representatives. The post Wirral nursing staff in fresh protest about ‘dangerous’ workforce plans  appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  In the absence of bleeding, hemodilution is mostly responsible for the decrease in hemoglobin levels in the first 72 hours after admission to the ICU and results from the liberal use of crystalloids and colloids in the resuscitation of critically ill patients. 

‘Normal but high’ blood pressure in 30s could increase heart attack risk

Patients aged in their 30s may risk a heart attack or stroke in later life even when they have ‘normal’ blood pressure, if it’s too high or steeply rising, warn UK researchers. The post ‘Normal but high’ blood pressure in 30s could increase heart attack risk appeared first on Nursing Times.  

HIV stigma: the hidden obstacle to ending transmissions

Treatment advances mean most people with HIV enjoy a healthy life, but stigma and gaps in knowledge persist. This article looks at how nurses play a key role in eliminating stigma in HIV care. The post HIV stigma: the hidden obstacle to ending transmissions appeared first on Nursing Times.  

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  When blood glucose concentration indicates hypoglycemia, it should be corrected immediately and the cause should be investigated. If there is no obvious medication-related cause, insulin and C peptide levels can be helpful. 

Nursing Tip of the Day! – Critical Care Nursing

Category: Critical Care Nursing  Various rate and rhythm disturbances, including sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, atrial and ventricular ectopies and ventricular repolarization abnormalities, have been observed during acute hypoglycemic episodes.