Vessel health and preservation: get it right first time.

Br J Nurs

Clinical Specialist Lead, NHS Supply Chain, Vascular Access Specialist Practitioner (Honorary), Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, and Board Member/Treasurer, NIVAS.

Published: July 2023

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