Anne Walker gives a brief overview of Kerraboot® – an innovative solution to the management of long-term ulcers.
Anne Walker, Vascular Nurse Specialist, North Cumbria Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, West Cumberland Hospital, Hensingham, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8JG.
Article accepted for publication: November 2005
Jan Green & Liz Pirie describe the development of a community based blood transfusion service. Jan Green RGN, Transfusion Liaison Nurse, National Blood Service.
Liz Pirie RGN, Transfusion Nurse Specialist, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service.
Article accepted for publication: October 2005
In her second article Lyn Kirkwood gives an overview of post operative care after bowel surgery and discusses the different types of appliance that are available.
Lyn Kirkwood RGN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Stoma Continence & Urology, Weston Area Health Trust, Weston-super-Mare.
Article accepted for publication: August 2005
In his third article William Bryans discusses the need for nurse managers to be able to access financial resources.
William Bryans is the author of:
Resource Management in Health and Social Care and Essential Checklists for Frontline Staff. (Both are published by Radcliffe)
Maureen Benbow gives an overview of the ethical issues that must be addressed when managing wounds. Maureen Benbow MSc, BA, HERC, RGN is a Senior Lecturer, University of Chester.
Article accepted for publication: January 2006
