Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
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Minor wounds and burns are common presentations to A&E departments and primary care facilities. While the management of such conditions is usually straightforward, thorough assessment and treatment initiation are essential to prevent short-term and long-term complications for the patient.
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Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are commonly inserted by nurses. This article gives an overview of the care and management of the PICC in general adult nursing.