There has been an increase in the number of patients requiring surgery who also have complex medical needs. Factors such as being overweight, the presence of...
Many nurses will still be familiar with the instruction ‘nil by mouth from midnight’ traditionally given to patients preparing to undergo surgery. National and...
Rationale and key points Skin sutures are commonly used to bring together the edges of a wound, assisting it to heal. Depending on the location of the wound, the...
