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Oedema: causes, physiology and nursing management

07 September 2004

Nursing Standard

CPD

In this article, Georgina Casey examines the underlying causes of oedema to enable nurses to effectively assess, care and treat patients with this condition.

Venepuncture: best practice

17 August 2005

Nursing Standard

CPD

Venepuncture is the introduction of a needle into a vein to obtain a blood sample for haematological, biochemical or bacteriological analysis. It is the most common...

Tissue viability: understanding the mechanisms of injury and repair

06 December 2006

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article provides an overview of the pathophysiological processes that relate to tissue viability. Processes such as cellular damage, oedema and the inflammatory...

Cells and cell biochemistry

18 July 2012

Nursing Standard

A&S Science

This article, which forms part of the life sciences series, aims to promote understanding of the basic structure and function of cells. It assists healthcare...