Flow rates through intravenous access devices: an in vitro study.

Study Objective: Fluid administration using intravenous (IV) access devices is required in many settings. There are a lack of quantitative data comparing traditional cannulas and modern access devices. We aimed to investigate flow rates through modern intravenous access devices using an in vitro system.

Anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery in adults.

Background: The majority of people with hip fracture are treated surgically, requiring anaesthesia.

Objectives: The main focus of this review is the comparison of regional versus general anaesthesia for hip (proximal femoral) fracture repair in adults. We did not consider supplementary regional blocks in this review as they have been studied in another review.

Improving Compliance with NICE Guidelines on Parkinson's isease: A Quality Improvement Study.

Parkinson's disease can progressively affect daily function and multidisciplinary teamwork is essential to provide high quality care. The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidelines regarding diagnosis, follow-up, and multidisciplinary care. This quality improvement project sought to measure and improve the compliance of service provision against the guidelines.