CPD articles

Benign breast disorders can cause a lot of anxiety because of fears of cancer.

29 Aug 2001

Nurses need to be aware of the principles of infection control and the factors affecting wound infection to develop effective strate

22 Aug 2001

Shock is a life-threatening condition and to provide the best treatment, nursing care needs to focus on the cause of shock.

15 Aug 2001

Pulse oximetry is a useful way to monitor oxygen saturation in patients in a variety of clinical settings.

08 Aug 2001

Lesley Simpson discusses the risks associated with indwelling urethral catheters and identifies how nurses can reduce them with proa

01 Aug 2001

The incidence of skin cancer is increasing and nurses are in an ideal position to help patients prevent and identify the disease at

25 Jul 2001

There is much debate surrounding the topic of immunisation.

18 Jul 2001

Nurses have a professional and legal responsibility to understand the rationale for the use of prescribed fluids.

11 Jul 2001

Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the UK and diabetes puts people at increased risk of this disease.

04 Jul 2001

Food poisoning remains one of the most common causes of illness worldwide.

27 Jun 2001

Post-operative nausea and vomiting leads to unnecessary suffering for many surgical patients.

20 Jun 2001

Compression therapy is an important element to the treatment of venous leg ulcers.

06 Jun 2001

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.

06 Jun 2001

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.

30 May 2001

Informed nursing care is crucial in effective treatment and rehabilitation of the patient following MI. The National Service Framework for Coronary Heart Disease should be integrated into nursing practice.

23 May 2001

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.

16 May 2001

As people age, natural changes occur in the skin that put older people at risk of poor or compromised skin health.

09 May 2001

Spasticity is a common symptom in people with multiple sclerosis. The nurse plays a vital role in the assessment and ongoing management of spasticity.

02 May 2001

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