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NNUH is situated in the Norfolk town of Norwich. The Trust comprises the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, the Cromer Hospital and the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital. The Norfolk and Norwich...
Occupational NSI awareness is an essential component of any healthcare system. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, the...
It is well documented that the skin is the largest organ of the body. It is made up of three layers (epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layer) (Figures 1 and 2) and performs several important...
In 1988, Tonn identified three key nursing objectives for providing effective fistula care:.
Two key methods for the prevention of SSIs are surgical hand antisepsis and the use of personal protective equipment, such as sterile protective gloves (de Oliveira and Gama, 2016). In the 1980s, a...
An 80-year-old woman had septic arthritis (Figure 2). She had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and type II diabetes. She was an inpatient receiving intravenous antibiotics and...
The Grip-Lok range of catheter securement devices are available in a range of sizes and configurations so can be used universally. The devices secure IV catheters reliably, which minimises...
The skin is the body's largest organ. Its main function is to act as a physical barrier against the external environment and to prevent harmful substances and pathogens entering the body. It also...
The introduction of the care improvement initiative ensured that oral care was provided to all patients, with those identified as being at high risk (category C) receiving care using the Stryker care...
The tips of CVADs terminate in the central venous system (lower third of the superior vena cava or right atrium). They are used for a range of therapies including vesicants, high-volume fluids, blood...
The financial burden to the NHS of treating leg ulcers (in terms of healing rates, duration of ulcers and recurrence rates) is estimated to be £1.8 billion per year and accounts for 13% of all...
There are several complications associated with PIVCs, including: Phlebitis When standardised phlebitis scales (Jackson, 1998) are used, mean rates of 14.7% and 16.1% have been reported (Helm et al,...
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