http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.nursingtimes.net http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/management/measuring-body-temperature/5051350.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/management/measuring-body-temperature/5051350.article Body temperature is a vital sign and it is important to measure it accurately. This article reviews and compares the various methods available to nurses. Thu, 1 Nov 2012 16:00 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/educators/using-multimedia-to-teach-students-essential-skills/5047367.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/educators/using-multimedia-to-teach-students-essential-skills/5047367.article An evaluation found using video can enhance the student learning experience. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 19:19 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-is-the-evidence-base-for-the-assessment-and-evaluation-of-body-temperature/5010223.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/what-is-the-evidence-base-for-the-assessment-and-evaluation-of-body-temperature/5010223.article Measurements and decisions about  body temperature are still based on traditional ideas. Examples in this review encourage practice based on evidence Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:02 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/patient-assessment-part-4-blood-glucose-testing/910415.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/diabetes/patient-assessment-part-4-blood-glucose-testing/910415.article Blood glucose testing is one of a range of investigations used in the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and is an integral part of the management of patients with unstable diabetes, glucose imbalance or metabolic derangement Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:07 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/gastroenterology/patient-assessment-part-3-measurement-of-gastric-fluid-ph/849341.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/gastroenterology/patient-assessment-part-3-measurement-of-gastric-fluid-ph/849341.article pH is the measurement of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, or a negative logarithmic scale of hydrogen ion concentration in a solution. Mon, 3 Mar 2008 12:42 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/assessment-skills/patient-assessment-part-2-measuring-oral-temperature/808198.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/assessment-skills/patient-assessment-part-2-measuring-oral-temperature/808198.article Body temperature is useful in monitoring health and illness as it reflects the ability to manage heat loss and gain. Its measurement is an essential part of assessment and monitoring in many clinical environments. Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:30 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/understanding-invasive-monitoring-2-complications/820206.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/understanding-invasive-monitoring-2-complications/820206.article AUTHORDavid Watson, PGD Critical Care, BA, SPQ Critical Care, Dip Nursing, is charge nurse, hospital emergency care team, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie.ABSTRACT Abstract Watson, D. (2007) Understanding invasive monitoring 2: complications. Nursing Times; 103: 50, 32–33Learning objectives1. Identify common complications Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:38 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/understanding-invasive-monitoring-1-indications/304421.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-zones/critical-care/understanding-invasive-monitoring-1-indications/304421.article AUTHORDavid Watson, PGD Critical Care, BA, SPQ Critical Care, Dip Nursing, is charge nurse, hospital emergency care team, Monklands Hospital, Airdrie.ABSTRACT Watson, D. (2007) Understanding invasive monitoring 1: indications. Nursing Times; 103: 49, 26–27This is the first part of a two-part unit on invasive monitoring, which aims to increase readers’ understanding of the use of these methods and to reduce the incide Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:24 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/assessment-skills/blood-pressure-monitoring/199387.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/assessment-skills/blood-pressure-monitoring/199387.article Gail P. Mooney, MSc, PG Social Research Methods, RGN, lecturer, School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea.What it is? Thu, 21 Jun 2007 18:19 GMT http://www.nursingtimes.net/monitoring-the-pulse-as-part-of-track-and-trigger/201448.article?referrer=RSS http://www.nursingtimes.net/monitoring-the-pulse-as-part-of-track-and-trigger/201448.article VOL: 102, ISSUE: 43, PAGE NO: 28Brendan Docherty, MSc, PGCE, RN, is nurse manager, patient access and nursing servicesSteven Coote, MN (Critical Care), BN, RN, is advanced practice nurse, after hours nursing services; both at The Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, AustraliaThe pulse is one of the main vital signs measured and recorded clinically to ensure internal homeostasis and to det… Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00 GMT