New latent blood warmer could prevent hypothermia caused by transfusions in emergencies
The risk of hypothermia when transfusing during trauma situations could be prevented thanks to a simple, one-piece, disposable latent heat fluid warmer developed by Flinders University researchers in South Australia. When blood is required for major trauma outside of a medical facility, the risk of hypothermia increases when a patient is transfused bags of blood […]
5 tips to deal with workplace bullying
Bullying in the workplace can cause significant harm to a person’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing. Nurses and midwives work in challenging, fast-paced and stressful settings that often create a pressure cooker environment which can trigger bullying behaviour. Anyone is at risk so it’s important for nurses and midwives to equip themselves with the right […]