How to remove epidural catheters
Article Abstract:
Epidural analgesia is a highly effective mechanism for controlling acute pain following surgery or trauma to the chest, abdomen, pelvis or lower limbs and delivery of analgesia through an epidural catheter is common practice. The removal of epidural catheters has become a required skill for nurses in many acute, obstetric and post-surgical care units.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2006
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Should administration be reduced so nurses can have more patient contact?
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Paper work for nurses takes away most of their time instead of taking good patient care but at the same time administration duties of nurse is important for services to function efficiently.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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