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A review of the uses of epidural analgesia

03 May 1995

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Clinical pain management

An injection of local anaesthetic and/or opioids into the epidural space is an effective method of providing pain relief during the postoperative period. Epidural...

Exciting the senses

23 November 2010

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General article

Deep brain stimulation can be a useful treatment for some patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Nursing management of patients who are nil by mouth

05 March 2008

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Art & Science

This article examines how to manage patients who are nil by mouth (NBM) and maintain optimal nutritional status. Pre-operative fasting and other reasons why patients...

Pre and post-operative needs of patients with diabetes

15 August 2012

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CPD

The incidence of diabetes is rising rapidly and individuals with the condition often have complex comorbidities, which may increase the need for surgical procedures...