The 30-minute promise

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A fast response home-care nursing team can play a valuable role in reducing the number of inappropriate admissions to UK hospitals. This has been seen in Solihull, England, where the number of referrals to the Solihull Fast Response Nursing Service (SFRNS) has grown steadily since it was set up in Nov 1996 as an 18-month pilot scheme. SFRNS nurses patients in their own home, or sometimes in residential homes, but it is not intended to be an extra home care service or district nursing service. It mainly deals with patients with medical-type illnesses, terminal care and trauma.

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Managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease at home

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The care of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by specialist nurses within the home is discussed. The high incidence of the disease in the UK and schemes set up to nurse patients at home and prevent deterioration of the condition are examined.

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Ward-based blood gas analysis

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This article examines the use of blood gas analyzers for patients with respiratory disorders, focusing on the introduction and management of hospital equipment. Topics include training and quality control for nurses using blood gas analyzers.

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