Does oral care with chlorhexidine reduce ventilator-associated pneumonia in mechanically ventilated adults?

The combination of chlorhexidine and tooth brushing have been investigated; clinical trials have shown that a reduction in dental plaque, which acts as host to intra-oral colonising bacteria, also...

Central venous catheter infection in Canadian home parenteral nutrition patients: a 5-year multicenter retrospective study

This observational study was based on a 5-year retrospective chart review of adult patients participating in the Canadian HPN Registry between 2005 and 2009 from 3 HPN programs in 3 provinces...

Recognising and supporting families through domestic violence and abuse

The current definition of DVA includes any incident of threatening behaviour, violence, abuse or control that occurs between two adults or young people over the age of 16 years, who are or have been...

Assessing and managing patients with leg ulceration and oedema

Arterial ulcers develop as a consequence of reduced arterial blood flow to the leg, the main cause of which is peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD affects up to 20% of the population aged 60 years...

Management of COPD exacerbations: pharmacotherapeutics of medications

COPD is described as a preventable and treatable group of lung conditions characterised by airflow obstruction that is not fully reversible (Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease...

A safety lancet for neonatal blood spot tests: a design that facilitates pain-free, atraumatic samples

Following consent from their parent or guardian, all babies born in the UK undergo newborn screening on day 5 of life. This procedure consists of taking a blood sample from the heel to test for...

The importance of encouraging diversity in leadership roles