Latest respiratory clinical practice

NHS England and NHS Improvement has produced clinical guidance on the role and use of non-invasive ventilation in adults with suspected or confirmed Covid-19

Public Health England has produced updated guidance for care home staff, explaining how PPE should be used to protect residents and staff  

The so-called “clap for carers”, which has become a fixture of Thursday evenings for many during the Covid-19 crisis, is set to take place for the last time tonight at 8pm. The weekly social event, that has seen people stand at gates, windows, and balconies to clap or bang a…

The Infection Prevention Society has issued guidance on the use of personal protective care equipment for Covid-19 in intensive care

The Queen’s Nursing Institute has published minimum competencies for general practice nurses transitioning to work in the community to alleviate pressure points arising due to Covid-19

Covid-19 mitigation strategies must be inclusive of vulnerable groups and ensure existing inequities are reduced rather than exacerbated. Nurses play a crucial role in this process. This article comes with a handout for a journal club discussion

The Infection Prevention Society has produced a training resource on infection prevention and control in care homes during the coronavirus pandemic

The Infection Prevention Society and the British Association of Critical Care Nurses have issued joint guidance on facilitating compassionate care for patients dying with Covid-19

NICE has issued rapid clinical guidance on identifying and treating acute myocardial injury in patients with known or suspected Covid-19  

NICE has issued rapid clinical guidance on detecting and managing acute kidney injury in in adults in hospital with known or suspected Covid-19