Enzyme investigations in acute care
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The measurement of plasma enzyme activity can help pinpoint damage to tissues, assisting with diagnosis of genetic disease. It can also help in the treatment of other diseases, such as Paget's disease or hepatitis, when monitoring is needed. There are likely to be further developments in the use of enzymology testing.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1999
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Monitoring critically ill patients in accident and emergency
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Monitoring techniques used in accident and emergency to access critically ill patients are discussed. The vital contribution of nurses in identification and treatment of accident and emergency cases is highlighted.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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The right plasma volume expander
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Continuous revision of intravenous therapies will ensure nurses are fully aware of possible after effects of administering medications and using volume expanders for the delivery of plasma.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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