- Contents
- Chapter 1 Abdominal pain
- Chapter 2 Abscesses and local infection
- Chapter 3 Allergy
- Chapter 4 Apparently drunk
- Chapter 5 Assault
- Chapter 6 Asthma
- Chapter 7 Back pain
- Chapter 8 Behaving strangely
- Chapter 9 Bites and stings
- Chapter 10 Burns and scalds
- Chapter 11 Chest pain
- Chapter 12 Collapse
- Chapter 13 Dental problems
- Chapter 14 Diabetes
- Chapter 15 Diarrhoea and vomiting
- Chapter 16 Ear problems
- Chapter 17 Exposure to chemicals
- Chapter 18 Eye problems
- Chapter 19 Facial problems
- Chapter 20 Falls
- Chapter 21 Fits
- Chapter 22 Foreign bodies
- Chapter 23 Gastrointestinal bleed
- Chapter 24 Headache
- Chapter 25 Head injury
- Chapter 26 Limb problems
- Chapter 27 Major trauma
- Chapter 28 Mental health
- Chapter 29 Neck pain
- Chapter 30 Overdose and poisoning
- Chapter 31 Palpitations
- Chapter 32 Pregnancy
- Chapter 33 PV bleeding
- Chapter 34 Rashes
- Chapter 35 Self-harm
- Chapter 36 Shortness of breath
- Chapter 37 Sore throat
- Chapter 38 Testicular pain
- Chapter 39 Torso injury
- Chapter 40 Urinary problems
- Chapter 41 Wounds
- Index
This guide enables nurses to identify which clinical problems are true emergencies, which require urgent attention and those that can wait. Differential diagnoses for each clinical presentation are identified along with the actions required to ensure effective treatment is provided. Information is presented concisely, utilising bullet lists and icons.
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