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S Ashurst

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Suction therapy in the critically ill patient.

Caring for patients with inefficient airway function who need suctioning requires a great deal of nursing skill. This article outlines the methods of suction therapy currently available, the role of research in improving clinical practice and the way in which new technology may be used to benefit both patient and nurse.

Critical Care↗
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Erythema multiforme.

The control of anxiety and pain by combining patient involvement with effective nursing and medical therapy is of paramount importance when caring for the conscious critically ill patient. Early intervention with particle flotation therapy increased patient comfort, prevented further excessive skin loss and promoted healing of new epidermis. Nutritional support using total parenteral nutrition can help to reduce the incidence of sequelae such as immuno-compromization, pulmonary tissue oedema and impaired wound healing. Effective infection control measures aimed at preventing excessive colonization of the skin helps to promote the development of new healthy epidermis. Multidisciplinary care incorporating nursing, medical and physiotherapy disciplines is all important in delivering effective critical care.

Erythema Multiforme↗
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Oxygen therapy.

It is essential that nurses understand the potentially harmful effects of oxygen therapy. This article reviews the biochemical role of oxygen, particularly its vital physiological function, and discusses clinical situations in which oxygen is used as therapy. It also outlines how patients receiving oxygen may be effectively monitored in order to optimise treatment.

Blood Gas Analysis↗