Professional nurse (London, England)
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Unintentional hypothermia in the operating theatre is often overlooked. Older people who have sustained trauma are vulnerable to hypothermia during surgery. Inadvertent hypothermia can have a number of adverse effects. Critical incident analysis can encourage nurses to challenge ritualistic practice.
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Infusion pumps provide safe and accurate delivery of intravenous fluids. Accuracy can be ensured only if the devices are used correctly. Full training is required in order to gain maximum benefit from these devices.