Skin tear prevention and management
Following this procedure will help the Trust to:- • Support clinical staff in the prevention and management of skin tears.
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Digital wound photography procedure
Following this procedure will help the Trust to ensure digital wound photography is undertaking and used with the full and informed consent of any service users
Category: Procedures
Topic: Clinical
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Enteral Feeding Jejunostomy (JEJ): Procedure for Learning Disabilities Adult and Children
The management of enteral feeding tubes to ensureall patients, including adults and young people, receive safe, appropriate care.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Clinical
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Procedure for using the national early warning score (NEWS) 2 for the early detection and management of the deteriorating patient in adults (aged 16 and above)
Standardise practice for all clinical staff in the early recognition and response in the deteriorating patient.
Category: Policies
Topic: Clinical
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in adults (aged 16 and above) guideline
Standard practice for all clinical staff for the management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
Category: Guidance
Topic: Clinical
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Head injury protocol for adults and children
Head injury protocol for adults and children.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Clinical
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Tissue viability policy
Ensure that all staff is aware of the agreed tissue viability (TV) measures required to effectively manage wound care.
Category: Policies
Topic: Clinical
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Risk assessment for venous thromboembolism (VTE)
Reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in patients admitted to hospital.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Clinical
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Refeeding syndrome procedure
Refeeding syndrome is a condition involving the severe fluid and electrolyte shifts and related metabolic implications that can occur in malnourished patients undergoing refeeding.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Clinical
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Assessment, prevention and management of pressure ulcers
The prevention, assessment and management of pressure ulcers.
Category: Procedures
Topic: Clinical
