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Clinical
Aim To identify the number and types of errors made by assistant and technical nurses when administering intravenous (
This article explores some of the issues related to setting up and maintaining virtual collaborations in healthcare research.
Medications that are given via the rectal route are prescribed for a variety of reasons and have either a local or systemic effect.
This article provides an overview of alcoholic dilated cardiomyopathy.
Cardioversion is a procedure used to convert a tachyarrhythmia to normal sinus rhythm by applying a synchronised electric shock.
Aim To understand clinical practice benchmarking from the perspective of nurses working in a large acute NHS trust and
Drug calculations are an essential skill for nurses.
This review of the literature found that perceived lack of time is the main barrier to evidence-based practice for nurses.
The role of mathematics is integral to nursing practice, and careful and accurate calculations are important to help prevent medicat
This article outlines the importance of good nutrition in adults and children.
Aim To identify health professionals’ perceptions of their role working in the emergency department (ED) in managing a
Modernisation of mental health services has been a government priority in recent years with new legislation, increased funding and i
Oxygen is a chemical element making up approximately 21% of the atmosphere. It is essential in enabling the body to carry out the metabolic processes required to sustain life.
There are a number of circumstances that may affect an individual’s ability to maintain personal hygiene. Hospitalised patients, and in particular those who are bedridden, may become dependent on nursing staff to carry out their hygiene needs.
Hand hygiene is an essential component of effective infection prevention programmes.
External fixation is a key component in orthopaedic management. However, the use of metal pins or wires may result in complications, such as pin site infections.
This article outlines a training needs analysis to identify the mathematical confidence levels of qualified staff working in a large, acute NHS trust.
This article describes expiratory spirometry manoeuvres. It examines equipment care and maintenance, patient preparation, basic techniques, reproducibility and how to ensure technical acceptability and correct common errors.
