British journal of nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
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Br J Nurs
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John Tingle discusses the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's (HSO) first annual report on complaint handling in the NHS in England.
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John Tingle examines two recent reports on mental healthcare provision, which show serious shortfalls in the services provided.
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This article provides an overview of arterial catheters and their use within critical care. The indications for arterial catheterization are presented and the insertion techniques are discussed. ⋯ The procedure for removal of an arterial catheter is described in a step-by-step guide. Post-procedure care and complications are also discussed and evidence-based strategies for the prevention of complications are suggested.