Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 11-18 , February 2009

Fluid optimisation using a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) following proximal femoral fracture: Lessons learnt from a feasibility study

  • Elizabeth Tutton, B.Sc (Hons), M.Sc, PhD, RN ((Senior Research Fellow))

      Affiliations

    • Kadoorie Centre, Trauma Research, Level 3, John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
    • RCN Research Institute, School of Health and Social Studies, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 01865 740480; fax: +44 01865 857611.
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  • Bridget Gray, BA (Pall-Care) RGN ((Research Nurse))

      Affiliations

    • Kadoorie Centre, Trauma Research, Level 3, John Radcliffe Hospital, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
    • Tel.: +44 01865 221991.

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PII: S1361-3111(08)00082-4

doi: 10.1016/j.joon.2008.10.007

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 13, Issue 1 , Pages 11-18 , February 2009

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