scholarly journals Grab and Go COVID-19 Intubation Kit and Emergency Medication Kit

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-24
Author(s):  
Vladislav Mansurov ◽  
Beena Yousuf ◽  
Kandela Swancy Sujatha ◽  
Huda Alfoudri
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medication

Anaphylaxis: how to recognise and manage in primary care

2021 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 232-236
Author(s):  
Hannah Kramer ◽  
Rebecca Batt
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Practice Nurse ◽  
Correct Diagnosis ◽  
Insect Sting ◽  
Vulnerable Patients ◽  
Immune Mediated ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Systemic Hypersensitivity

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening emergency. Hannah Kramer and Rebecca Batt explain how correct diagnosis, avoidance and patient education are fundamental in reducing risk Anaphylaxis is a serious systemic hypersensitivity reaction that is usually rapid in onset and can cause death. It is an immune-mediated reaction, which typically occurs when a person is exposed to a trigger, for example a food, drug, or insect sting. This article aims to assist with the recognition of symptoms and to guide management of anaphylaxis in primary care. Beyond the acute, the practice nurse can play a key role in helping patients to manage their allergies in the long-term, particularly for those who are most vulnerable. Patients should be supported in understanding how best to avoid their triggers, in managing their emergency medication, and in the importance of good asthma control.

The inappropriateness of “least restrictive alternative” analysis for involuntary procedures with the institutionalized mentally ill

1983 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas G. Gutheil ◽  
Paul S. Appelbaum ◽  
David B. Wexler
Keyword(s):  
Mentally Ill ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Ethical Analysis ◽  
Involuntary Treatment ◽  
Alternative Analysis ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Least Restrictive Alternative

The concept of the least restrictive alternative has been misunderstood and probably misapplied in relation to involuntary interventions common on inpatient wards: seclusion, restraint, and forced emergency medication. A brief historical review of the doctrine of the least restrictive alternative is presented, followed by a clinical and ethical analysis of problems in its application. The least restrictive alternative is demonstrated to be an inappropriate model for dealing realistically with issues raised by involuntary treatment of the institutionalized mentally ill.

scholarly journals Efficacy, Tolerability, and Safety of Concentrated Intranasal Midazolam Spray as Emergency Medication in Epilepsy Patients During Video-EEG Monitoring

CNS Drugs ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 545-553 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anemone von Blomberg ◽  
Lara Kay ◽  
Susanne Knake ◽  
Sven Fuest ◽  
Johann Philipp Zöllner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eeg Monitoring ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Intranasal Midazolam ◽  
Video Eeg

Personal Medication Preparedness Among Veteran and Nonveteran Men and Women in the California Population

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 359-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin C. Heslin ◽  
June L. Gin ◽  
Melissa K. Afable ◽  
Karen Ricci ◽  
Aram Dobalian
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
Chronically Ill ◽  
California Health Interview Survey ◽  
Publication Type ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
California Population

AbstractIntroductionThe health of people with chronic medical conditions is particularly vulnerable to the disruptions caused by public health disasters, especially when there is massive damage to the medical infrastructure. Government agencies and national organizations recommend that people with chronic illness prepare for disasters by stockpiling extra supplies of medications.ProblemA wide range of chronic illnesses has long been documented among veterans of the US armed forces. Veterans with chronic illness could be at great risk of complications due to disaster-related medication disruptions; however, the prevalence of personal medication preparedness among chronically ill veterans is not currently known.MethodsData was used from the 2009 California Health Interview Survey on 28,167 respondents who reported taking daily medications. After adjusting for differences in age, health status, and other characteristics, calculations were made of the percentage of respondents who had a two-week supply of emergency medications and, among respondents without a supply, the percentage who said they could obtain one. Veteran men, veteran women, nonveteran men, and nonveteran women were compared.ResultsMedication supplies among veteran men (81.9%) were higher than among nonveteran women (74.8%; P < .0001) and veteran women (81.1%; P = 0.014). Among respondents without medication supplies, 67.2% of nonveteran men said that they could obtain a two-week supply, compared with 60.1% of nonveteran women (P = .012).DiscussionAmong adults in California with chronic illness, veteran men are more likely to have personal emergency medication supplies than are veteran and nonveteran women. Veteran men may be more likely to be prepared because of their training to work in combat zones and other emergency situations, which perhaps engenders in them a culture of preparedness or self-reliance. It is also possible that people who choose to enlist in the military are different from the general population in ways that make them more likely to be better prepared for emergencies.ConclusionVeterans in California have a relatively high level of emergency medication preparedness. Given the health complications that can result from disaster-related medication disruptions, this is a promising finding. Disasters are a national concern, however, and the personal preparedness of veterans in all parts of the nation should be assessed; these findings could serve as a useful reference point for such work in the future.HeslinK, GinJ, AfableM, RicciK, DobalianA. Personal medication preparedness among veteran and nonveteran men and women in the California population. Prehosp Disaster Med. 2013; 28(4):1-8.

Seizures: Management in children

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-25
Author(s):  
Edward Luff
Keyword(s):  
Antiepileptic Drugs ◽  
Community Setting ◽  
First Aid ◽  
School Nurses ◽  
Initial Management ◽  
Know How ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
And Control ◽  
Term Management

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition and one that school nurses are likely to deal with due to its prevalence in the population. It is therefore important to know how to manage a child having a seizure in the community. Having an appreciation of the long-term management with antiepileptic drugs to try to prevent and control seizures is useful. Children suffering from epilepsy may experience a seizure at any time, often without warning, so an understanding of the correct first aid measures and the use of emergency medication is key. It is also important to know when further medical help is required as well as when it may not be. This article will give a brief overview of the management of seizures in children, covering both prevention and initial management in the community setting.

The Use of Emergency Medication Kits in Community Palliative Care

2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (6) ◽  
pp. 581-587 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tracey Bullen ◽  
John P. Rosenberg ◽  
Bradley Smith ◽  
Kate Maher
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Emergency Medication

Use of Emergency Medication in Adult Patients with Epilepsy: A Multicentre Cohort Study from Germany

CNS Drugs ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 32 (8) ◽  
pp. 771-781 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeannette Kadel ◽  
Sebastian Bauer ◽  
Anke M. Hermsen ◽  
Ilka Immisch ◽  
Lara Kay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Multicentre Cohort Study ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy ◽  
Multicentre Cohort

scholarly journals The management of peanut allergy

2014 ◽  
Vol 100 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Anagnostou ◽  
Andrew Clark
Keyword(s):  
Peanut Allergy ◽  
Active Form ◽  
Food Allergies ◽  
Food Allergens ◽  
Current Management ◽  
Emergency Medication ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Pregnancy And Lactation ◽  
Life Threatening

Peanut allergy is common and can be a cause of severe, life-threatening reactions. It is rarely outgrown like other food allergies such as egg and milk. Measures aiming to reduce its prevalence via maternal avoidance during pregnancy and lactation, or delayed introduction into the diet, have failed to show any benefit. Peanut allergy has a significant effect on the quality of life of sufferers and their families due to dietary and social restrictions, but mainly stemming from fear of accidental peanut ingestion. The current management consists of strict avoidance, education and provision of emergency medication. Families find avoidance challenging as peanut is hidden in various food products. Despite the fact that food labelling has improved, with a legal obligation to declare certain food allergens (including nuts) in prepacked products, it still causes confusion and does not extend to cross-contamination. In an effort to address issues of safety at school, a lot of work has been undertaken to better care for peanut-allergic children in that environment. This includes training of school staff on how to recognise and treat allergic reactions promptly. Recent developments in the management of peanut allergy, such as immunotherapy, have shown some promise as an active form of treatment, but larger studies are required to further investigate safety and efficacy.

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