The role of nutrition in wound healing and implications for nursing practice.

Nutrition plays a vital role in wound healing, influencing both the speed and quality of recovery. The wound healing process encompasses haemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling, each reliant on specific nutrients. This article summarises the current literature on the role of nutrition in wound healing, focusing on key nutrients: proteins, vitamins (A, C, E, K), and minerals (zinc, iron, copper, manganese), essential for collagen synthesis, immune function, and cellular activity.

Poisoning and overdose at a glance.

Poisoning and overdose are significant public health concerns in the UK, with poisoning accounting for more than 115000 hospital presentations in England in 2021-2022. Nurses are crucial in managing patients from triage to discharge. Nurses' role in treating poisoning and overdose cases involves recognising toxidromes, initial stabilisation and symptom management.