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 | | Radiotherapy | | by josh.E, Jun 14, 2007 | | Radiotherapy is used as a palliative treatment which basically means that it is a treatment used to combat the effects and symptoms of an incurable diseases like cancer. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Kidney Anatomy and Physiology | | by Shergill, Jun 5, 2007 | | This article is for undergraduate nurses who wish to obtain a greater understanding of applied anatomy and physiology. There are four questions to be attempted during the reading session. The answers are given at the end of the session. | | Comments(4) Liked It: 40 |
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 | | Vitamins: Help or Hazard? | | by sumonewhogivesafck, May 31, 2007 | | Hypothetical presentation that I delivered in an oral at school regarding the dangers associated with certain pharmaceutical dependencies. | | Comments(1) Liked It: 1 |
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 | | Learning Stethoscope | | by Shergill, May 18, 2007 | | This is a picture of a Learning Stethoscope. It has one dome and two pairs of hearing pieces. It allows the teacher and student to listen to heart lung and abdominal sounds at the same time. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 17 |
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 | | Some Clinical Thermometers and How to Use Them | | by Shergill, May 18, 2007 | | This article is about some of the different types of clinical thermometers found in clinical areas.
It should be noted that due to the toxic effects of mercury fumes, mercury thermometers are quickly being replaced by electronic ones. Finally, it must be noted that the axillary temperature is about 0.5 of a degree lower than the tympanic temperature. | | Comments(6) Liked It: 27 |
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 | | Pain: Understanding and Management | | by Shergill, May 13, 2007 | | This is a lengthy article about pain. It is written for student nurses and practicing nurses. The ideas and techniques could have applications in the home, school and community.
Pain is difficult subject for most of us. However, managed properly, it need not be difficult or painful. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 18 |
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 | | Three way Foley Catheter and Bladder Washout | | by Shergill, Apr 25, 2007 | | This article describe a 3-Way Foley catheter, it's uses and abuses. 3-Way catheters are often used after prostate gland surgery to help remove blood clots from the urinary bladder. They may also be used for the treatment and management of simple hematuria following disease or trauma. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 26 |
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