Preventing infection associated with central venous catheters
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Guidance on the correct use of central venous catheters is presented. Instructions on insertion and replacement of catheters are given and the best practices to minimise risk of bloodstream infection or thrombosis are explained.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2001
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Health care-associated infections in primary and community care
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Guidelines for preventing health-care related infections in clinics and in home care are discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Preventing health care-associated infections during enteral feeding
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Since the 1800s, enteral feeding is practiced in hospitals for patients who were unable to feed themselves. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence has presented guidelines for preventing infections in primary and community care.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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