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In geriatrics, swallowing disorders are frequent, representing a daily source of anxiety for the nursing teams. Training in this area, aimed at caregivers in a long-stay care unit, has been developed based on an assessment of professional practices., (Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

In their day-to-day practice, psychiatric caregivers are frequently confronted with difficult clinical situations, or crises, which require a rapid and appropriate nursing response. While most of these situations are managed and contained by the professionals present, others will require, depending on their criticality, outside help in order to guarantee greater clinical pertinence and a safe environment., (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

An assessment of professional practices was carried out in 2013-2014 with the aim of improving the treatment of cardiac arrest in hospitals. Two methods were used: an assessment by questionnaire to evaluate theoretical knowledge and a practical assessment of external cardiac massage. The results highlight the need for greater knowledge. The use of cardiac massage must be included in continuing professional development., (Copyright © 2017 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)

Following the publication of national recommendations regarding the handling of implantable venous access ports, an observation audit was carried out in a hospital in 2013. This enabled an assessment of the existing system to be performed, current practices to be compared with the hospital's protocol and adapted corrective measures to be put in place. A further audit carried out in 2015 was particularly encouraging., (Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Masson SAS. All rights reserved.)