Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing

Background: Tracheostomy care needs a multidisciplinary approach which particularly involves nurses to prevent complications such as tube blockage, infection, and bleeding. A tracheostomy tube is then inserted into this opening to maintain an airway for breathing. Aim: The aim of study was to assess the knowledge regarding tracheostomy care among critical care nurses at tertiary care Hospital. Materials and Methods: The study design was a cross sectional study. Total samples of 50 critical nurses were included in this study. This study was conducted at the Intensive Care units, Chalmeda Anand Rao institute of Medical Sciences, Karimnagar. An adapted structured knowledge questionnaire was used to collect data. Statistical analysis used: The collection data were utilized Microsoft Excel sheet and descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Majority of critical care nurses were female 37(74%) and age between 21-35 years. 10% of nurses had a poor knowledge about tracheostomy care. Conclusion: This study shows those who were experienced in the field of critical care practice were able to score above average. Nurses faced challenges in day to day life while caring the critically ill patients.

Background: Home & miscellaneous accidents are the main cause of disabilities and death among under-five children. Most of the times, children survive accidents with physical or mental damage that curtails their activities in the long term. The most commonly reported accidental injuries include head injuries, open wounds, and poisoning. Home accidents are an important public health problem worldwide among under-five children lead to disability in early years of life affecting their opportunities to lead a healthy life. Though there are many factors responsible for injury at home, Mothers knowledge and the environment plays an important role. The current research sought to evaluate the impact of a planned teaching strategy on the understanding of child safety and the prevention of home accidents among mothers with children under the age of five. A quantitative methodology utilizing a quasi-experimental pre-test & post-test control group design was adopted. Sixty mothers were chosen through convenience sampling from two anganwadi centres located in the Belagavi. The experimental group consisted of thirty mothers, while the control group also comprised thirty mothers. Pre-tests were administered to both groups utilizing a self-structured questionnaire. Aims: To evaluate the knowledge regarding prevention of accidents among mothers of under-five children, to evaluate the effectiveness of planned teaching strategies regarding prevention of accidents among mothers of under-five children, and to find out the association between post-test knowledge score regarding prevention of accidents among mothers of under-five children with selected socio demographic variables. Materials and Methods: The methodology employed for this study as descriptive in nature. For evaluating the knowledge the investigator employed “Planned Teaching Strategy”. The number of subjects were 35 mothers of under-five children concerned to anganwadi. Sampling has been done by using purposive sampling technique. Results: Distribution of Mean, Mean percentage, and SD of pre-test knowledge score of mothers of under-five children regarding prevention of accidents, reveals that highest mean score 17+1.02 which is 48.5% of mothers perceived average score, more or less similar mean score is 11.76+1.09 which is 33.6% of mothers perceived poor score, and the lowest mean score is 6.13+1.45 which is 17.51% of mothers perceived very poor score. distribution of Mean, Mean percentage, and SD of post-test knowledge score of mothers of under-five children regarding prevention of accidents, reveals that highest mean score 15.6+0.89 which is 44.50% of mothers perceived average score, more or less similar mean score is 7.06+0.83 which is 20.10% of mothers perceived good score, and more or less similar mean score is 12.6+0.44 which is 35% of mothers perceived very good score.

Trauma nursing is a specialized field that demands exceptional clinical expertise, rapid decision-making skills, and comprehensive knowledge of physiological pathophysiology to manage critically injured patients. As frontline caregivers in emergency departments and trauma centers, trauma nurses play a vital role in stabilizing patients, coordinating care, and improving outcomes following traumatic injury. This paper presents a detailed analysis of trauma nursing management, focusing on the nursing assessment, interventions, collaborative care models, and evidence-based practices adopted in managing trauma patients. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review of peer-reviewed journals, clinical guidelines, and national datasets, this study evaluates current protocols such as the Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), primary and secondary survey methodologies, and nursing-sensitive outcomes. Findings suggest that systematic and timely nursing interventions significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates associated with trauma. Key components of effective trauma nursing include early recognition of life-threatening injuries, seamless interprofessional communication, and continuous education. The discussion also explores challenges such as workforce shortages, psychological stress among trauma nurses, and disparities in care access. The paper concludes that integrating advanced training, standardized protocols, and nurse-led innovations is essential to optimizing trauma care and improving patient survival. This research underscores the indispensable role of trauma nurses within multidisciplinary teams and highlights opportunities for future research in technology integration and holistic patient-centered care.

Recent advances in surgical nursing are fundamentally transforming the delivery of care by integrating cutting-edge technology, standardizing evidence-based protocols, and expanding the scope of the nurse’s role. Driven by the need to enhance patient safety and improve outcomes, surgical nurses are evolving into proficient technology managers, patient advocates, and data interpreters. Technological innovations like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and wearable health monitors are at the forefront of this evolution. AI assists in risk prediction and clinical decision support, while robotic-assisted surgery demands nurses with specialised technical skills for equipment management. Pre and postoperative telehealth and remote monitoring have expanded the continuum of care beyond the clinical settings. Simultaneously, the widespread adoption of evidence based practices, such as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols and infection prevention care bundles, is standardising high-quality care. These advances ultimately allow for more personalised, efficient, and compassionate care, reshaping the surgical experience for the benefit of both patients and healthcare systems. In the current trend, surgical nurses are involving multiple roles in coordinating pre-optimisation and providing intraoperative support to manage complex technology, and interpreting postoperative data towards Patient safety and Positive outcomes.