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A Nurse led Innovation in the Administration of Epidural Infusions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 February 2009

Heidi Wootton
Heidi Wootton
Affiliation:
the University of Leicester
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Whilst there is a multitude of literature available on the efficacy of continuous epidural infusions following major surgery (Buggy & Smith 1999, Rawal 1998, Macintyre & Ready 1997), little attention is paid to the administration of these infusions. Some hospitals keep patients in HDU/ITU (Audit Commission, 1997) following surgery because of problems in administration of epidural infusions on the ward. This article describes an innovation in epidural administration which has been successfully implemented in two NHS Trusts. The system is safe, cost effective and allowed us to use our existing syringe pumps.

Type
Research Article
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British Journal of Anaesthetic & Recovery Nursing , Volume 1 , Issue 4 , November 2000 , pp. 7 - 10
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Copyright © British Association of Anaesthetic and Recovery Nursing 2000

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