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CPD articles
Benign breast disorders can cause a lot of anxiety because of fears of cancer.
Nurses need to be aware of the principles of infection control and the factors affecting wound infection to develop effective strate
Shock is a life-threatening condition and to provide the best treatment, nursing care needs to focus on the cause of shock.
Pulse oximetry is a useful way to monitor oxygen saturation in patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Lesley Simpson discusses the risks associated with indwelling urethral catheters and identifies how nurses can reduce them with proa
The incidence of skin cancer is increasing and nurses are in an ideal position to help patients prevent and identify the disease at
There is much debate surrounding the topic of immunisation.
Nurses have a professional and legal responsibility to understand the rationale for the use of prescribed fluids.
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the UK and diabetes puts people at increased risk of this disease.
Food poisoning remains one of the most common causes of illness worldwide.
Post-operative nausea and vomiting leads to unnecessary suffering for many surgical patients.
Compression therapy is an important element to the treatment of venous leg ulcers.
This article gives a brief overview of the function and composition of blood, focusing on the red blood cell and the development of the various types of anaemia.
Complications can and often do arise following myocardial infarction. Patients can be offered several tests and treatments. Nurses have an important health promotion role at all stages.
Informed nursing care is crucial in effective treatment and rehabilitation of the patient following MI. The
Allergies are common and although their effects are often minor, they can be life threatening. The authors discuss the background to allergy and give guidance for prevention and management.
As people age, natural changes occur in the skin that put older people at risk of poor or compromised skin health.
Spasticity is a common symptom in people with multiple sclerosis. The nurse plays a vital role in the assessment and ongoing management of spasticity.
