Taking a swab
Article Abstract:
Swabs are often taken for microbiological analysis as increased antibiotic resistance in many organisms makes it vital that any infection is treated in the most appropriate way. The swab taken would undergo testing to identify the any organism that might be present and its indications are described.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Blood glucose monitoring
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Blood glucose monitoring is widely undertaken in a number of clinical situations and modern machines give a rapid and accurate measurement of blood glucose, but there are significant risks of error. Blood glucose provides accurate information about how the body is controlling glucose metabolism.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Using honey to inhibit wound pathogens
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The article analyzes the medicinal properties of honey as a pathogen agent to stop wounds. The antimicrobial as well as other medicinal applications of honey are discussed.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2008
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