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The ultimate nursing guide to sepsis

The Nurse Break

2017; Li et al., Former international guidelines advised that a patient could be clinically identified as septic if they met two or more of the SIRS criteria (below) with a suspected or confirmed source of infection, and many organisations have continued this practice (Marik & Taeb, 2017). Recognising sepsis in clinical practice.

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Journey into the Life of a Rescue Flight Nurse

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When a position became available at RACQ LifeFlight Rescue in 2017, it was appealing because of its diverse and dynamic characteristics to a nursing role. The idea of combining my experience and skills in new and exciting environments outside of the traditional nursing role presented a fantastic opportunity.

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Nursing Officer in the Royal Australian Navy as a Reservist

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Vietnam 2017- PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP. Motorbike accidents and drownings appeared to be the most popular presentations to the EDs, as people often don’t wear shoes or helmets when driving their bikes – hence multiple feet/lower limb/head injuries.

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