Nursing times
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This article, the first in a seven-part series, explains the process undertaken in revising the epic national evidence-based guidelines for preventing healthcare-associated infections (Pratt et al, 2001). In the following weeks each section of the guidelines, with evidence supporting the recommendations and suggested audit criteria, will be published in a new Infection Control section on nursingtimes.net.
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This article outlines the correct procedure for respiratory assessments using a stethoscope, how to use a stethoscope and how to interpret your findings.