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<p>Malignant hyperthermia, also known as malignant hyperpyrexia, is a pharmacogenetic condition which can develop during general anaesthesia and can be fatal.
<p>In the second of two articles the author discusses the secondary complications that can arise following insertion of venous access devices (VADs).
<p>Aim To evaluate the quality assurance model for nursing education in the United Kingdom (UK) for the first nine months after the inception in 2002 of the Nursing and Mi
<p>A patient observation chart was developed to combine physiological observation charting with the calculation and recording of an early warning score (EWS); this was nam
<p>This article, the first of two, identifies the primary complications that can arise when inserting central venous access devices.
<p>Low levels of concordance with asthma medication programmes have negative effects on patients’ short and long term health.
<p>This article discusses a structured learning programme that offers a standardised assessment for all healthcare staff to learn venepuncture and/or cannulation.
A training programme in dual diagnosis (mental health and substance misuse) began in 2003 across three NHS trusts and was funded by
<p>This article traces the history of evidence-based practice (EBP), outlines current issues and reviews the literature on the key concepts, features and outcomes.
<p>This article describes how a sexual health service for young people can be provided in a school setting using a multi-agency drop-in approach.</p>
<p>This article aims to inform general nurses about the management of patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
<p>Wound debridement is an essential part of effective wound care.
<p>This article outlines the development of an outpatient skin camouflage service and summarises findings from an audit of the service after one year, which resulted in the clinic expanding to a monthly all-day session.</p>
<p>This article examines intimacy from a sociological perspective. It reveals that ‘over-involved’ or ‘intimate’ nurse-patient relationships do not tend to be welcomed by nurses.
<p>This article presents an overview of tuberculosis and includes general information on the disease, signs, symptoms and diagnosis, up-todate statistics and the implications for nursing practice.</p>
This article presents an overview of tuberculosis and includes general information on the disease, signs, symptoms and diagnosis, up-to-date statistics and the implications for nursing practice.
<p>This article discusses the development of a web-based resource to support students in their learning, especially those engaged in problem-based learning.
Aim To explore the knowledge, past experience, perceptions and opinions of nurses working in surgical units at a local hospital with regard to pre-operative fasting times.
