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Choosing quality over quantity

Placing a cannula in a patient can be an uncomfortable procedure for them and it comes with what can be quite significant risks if not done competently. The literature to support the best approach for...

Addressing and mitigating the high costs of extravasation and infiltration to patients and healthcare organisations

Previously called chemotherapy, SACT can be further classified as vesicant, irritant, exfoliant, inflammatant or neutral, DNA-binding or non-DNA binding (Tanay, 2020). DNA-binding SACT such as...

Management of residual volumes in intermittent medication infusions in hospitals: a scoping review protocol

The proposed scoping review will adopt the methodology for scoping reviews as outlined in the 2024 JBI Manual for Evidence Synthesis (Peters et al, 2024). This extended methodology requires the use of...

Risk factors for a failed first attempt at pediatric subclavian central venous catheters and the role of single-attempt placement in reducing catheter-related morbidity: a prospective observational study

This prospective observational study was conducted after obtaining local ethics committee approval (IRB: HCUH 012/2021) and parents' informed consent. We collected data from infants and young children...

Standards of care for peripheral intravenous catheters: evidence-based expert consensus

The insertion of a PIVC is the most commonly performed invasive procedure in healthcare, yet its significance is underappreciated. Clinicians are commonly heard saying ‘it's just a peripheral,’ which...

HIV: the goal is eradication

Since 1988, World AIDS Day (1 December) has been an essential platform for raising awareness about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, addressing its challenges and advocating for the rights and health of people...

Delivering a collaborative simulation experience

In the UK, clinical placements are a significant source of practical experience and equip students with the skills required for nursing. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a shortage of clinical...

Health literacy levels of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a cross-sectional study

This study aimed to describe the health literacy levels of people with COPD in a UK population in the Southampton/Hampshire area and explore the relationship between health literacy levels and COPD...

Dermatological assessment: history-taking and examination

Allowing the patient to tell their story without interruption is crucial (Cappella and Street, 2024). This approach helps them share their concerns and feel heard. Begin the consultation with open...

Optimising outcomes with ‘Wound Balance’ and dressings containing superabsorbent polyacrylate polymers

Hard-to-heal wounds continue to pose challenges for patients, healthcare professionals and healthcare systems, with the prevalence of wounds increasing, causing a significant financial burden (Atkin...

Keeping up to date with patient safety reports: weathering the perfect storm?

We will never be able to stop the regular swathe of patient safety reports, policies, guidelines, recommendations etc – and nor should we. Health care is also everybody's business. We are all touched...

Capacity to execute a lasting power of attorney

Executing an LPA means to create and register the instrument so that it becomes effective. The Mental Capacity Act 2005, section 9(2)(c), requires that at the time a person executes an LPA they are...

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