Management and effects of parenteral nutrition
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Parenteral nutrition, known as intravenous nutrition (IVN) is needed when the intestine cannot be used or cannot absorb or digest adequate amounts of nutrients. Parentenal nutrition is a safe, effective and life-saving therapy if monitored and managed appropriately with a multidisciplinary approach, covering all aspects like administration, preparation of the patient, monitoring and long-term management of the central venous device, which are essential in minimizing the risk of complications.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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A nurse-led gynecology emergency assessment service
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A nurse-led gynecology emergency assessment unit (GEAU) was established at Staffordshire General Hospital in 2002 since an increasing number of women were referred to the gynecology ward for assessment. It was feared that the ward would be unable to offer care to all women, hence it is suggested that an outpatient assessment service might be helpful in avoiding unnecessary admissions and ensure women were cared for in the most appropriate way.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Toilet facilities in school
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Filthy and unsafe toilet facilites in schools cause children to avoid regular bowel and urinary emptying which can create health problems such as urinary infections and constipation. Inadequate hand washing facilities and the risk of bullying when toilets do not lock are also addressed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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