Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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The national chlamydia screening programme has failed to meet its targets, says a National Audit Office report. But many nurses believe the report is unduly negative.
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To evaluate users' perceptions of an online numeracy assessment tool in terms of improving their numeracy and confidence in mathematical calculation. ⋯ Competence in numeracy is an important skill for all healthcare professionals, including prescribers. The numeracy assessment tool enables poor numeracy skills to be identified and support provided to improve the calculation skills of clinical staff.
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A donation of whole blood can be processed into red cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma and cryoprecipitate. This processing permits individual blood components to be given to several different patients and transfusion of appropriate blood components according to the specific needs of the individual. Although blood transfusion may be perceived as a common practice, it is not without risk and all staff should be aware of their roles and responsibilities within this process. To help reduce the risks associated with transfusion, staff must be aware of local policies and procedures, receive the relevant transfusion training, and be assessed as competent.
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This article provides an overview of central venous pressure (CVP) monitoring in clinical practice. It explores the underpinning anatomy and physiology, as well as the indications and means of access, for the procedure. The mechanics and practicalities of measuring CVP are discussed and information for troubleshooting is provided.