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Medication errors in intensive care units: nurses’ training needs

06 July 2016

Emergency Nurse

Evidence & practice

Aim: To describe which elements of nurses’ knowledge, training, behaviour and attitude can prevent errors in intensive care units during all steps of the...

Understanding the principles and aims of intravenous fluid therapy

27 January 2020

Nursing Standard

cardiorespiratory

A balance between the volume of fluid taken in by the human body, and the volume of fluid excreted, is essential for life. Body fluid balance, which is maintained...

Selection and management of central venous access devices

21 July 2020

Nursing Standard

cardiorespiratory

Vascular access is an important aspect of patient care and management in all areas of healthcare. Safe, efficient and reliable venous access may require a central...

How to administer an intravenous infusion using a gravity administration set or a volumetric pump

20 June 2024

Nursing Standard

Effective practice

Rationale and key points This article explains how to prepare and administer an intravenous (IV) infusion using a gravity administration (giving) set or a volumetric...

How to undertake intravenous infusion calculations

13 January 2020

Nursing Standard

medicines

Rationale and key points This article provides a step-wise, practical approach to undertaking intravenous (IV) infusion calculations. It also explores the evidence...

Administration of intravenous fluids and medicines in children and young people

04 September 2023

Nursing Children and Young People

medicines management

Managing intravenous (IV) access is a standard proficiency for UK nurses, enabling them to administer IV injections and IV infusions and to manage injection...

06 November 2024 / Vol 39 issue 11

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