Elderly people in A&E
Article Abstract:
The main provider of primary medical care for the aged is the accident and emergency (A&E) department of hospitals. The over sixty five group accounts for 14.5% of patients treated in accident departments. Their problems include chest pain, pain in the abdomen, falls, fainting, hypothermia, broken bones, and confusion. It would be desirable, though costly, to provide short-stay facilities for aged patients with minor complaints. Looking after the elderly in A&E departments is expensive in effort, resources and time. Improvements in services for the aged will be expensive, but should be undertaken.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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An A&E approach
Article Abstract:
Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit treatment of soft tissue injuries involves examination of the patient, wound assessment and treatment, rehabilitation and education for prevention. Most wounds treated in A&E units are heavily contaminated accidental injuries. Treatment aims to restore injured tissue to as normal a state as possible. Initial good wound management based on sound knowledge of the healing process is essential to optimum healing.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1992
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