First aid provision in nightclubs and other entertainment venues.
This article discusses the role and responsibilities of the registered nurse in providing first aid in challenging environments, such as crowded nightclubs. Basic assistance for common emergencies, including substance misuse, wounds, choking and anaphylaxis, are discussed. This article emphasises the importance of risk assessment and reminds readers of the need to maintain personal safety.
Dean
R
R
North Bristol NHS Trust.
Mulligan
J
J
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000451:nursing; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000451:nursing; D005392:First Aid / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D006985:Hyperventilation / Q000451:nursing; D018570:Risk Assessment; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000451:nursing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000451:nursing