The use and benefits of compression stocking aids
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An exploratory study is undertaken to trial various stocking aids designed for use with compression and antiembolic hosiery and their features are identified and assessed by professionals for ease of use. Factors affecting the choice of stocking aids are the style and grade of stockings and the physical ability of users.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Home non-invasive ventilation: A brief guide for primary care staff
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Increasing number of patients with different respiratory problems is using domiciliary non-invasive ventilation (NIV) at home to optimize their respiratory function. Estimations state that in the year 1999 between 2,500 and 3,000 people in the UK used domiciliary Non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Using an adhesive retention tape on split skin graft donor areas
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A split skin graft donor site is an area of skin used to provide skin cover for another area of the body. An assessment was carried out to a small trial to assess whether Mefix, an adhesive retention tape, could help to reduce the problems of donor split skin that are often painful.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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