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The use of the laryngeal mask airway in recovery

06 November 1996

Nursing Standard

Airway maintenance

The laryngeal mask airway (LMA), commonly used in the operating theatre, is increasingly being used by hospitals for the management of cardiorespiratory arrest and...

Nursing management of skin graft sites

06 May 1998

Nursing Standard

Wound care

As the largest organ of the body, intact skin is vital for life. The functions of the integumentary system include protection, excretion, body temperature...

Patients’ information needs in intensive care and surgical wards

01 April 1998

Nursing Standard

Clinical

Fulfilling patients’ information needs has long been acknowledged as an important factor in assisting recovery and reducing anxiety (Boore 1978, Hayward 1975). Most...

Introducing change to the post-anaesthetic care unit

20 November 1996

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Parental presence in the post-operative care unit (PACU) is an under-reported and under-researched area of paediatric care. This article explores the importance and...