Patient care

NHS Ayrshire & Arran guidelines
NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Assessment and management of leg ulcers including ankle brachial pressure index (ABPI) (G126)

Basic oral care of inpatients (G106)

Domiciliary colostomy irrigation guideline (G118)

Essential care immediately after an inpatient fall guideline (G073)

Higher level supervision (HLS) guideline (G078)

Home based near patient testing for anticoagulation therapy (G122)

Insertion and care of fine bore nasogastric tubes for enteral feeding and medication in adults (G081)

Insertion and maintenance of peripheral venous catheters (PVC) in adults (16 years and over) (G084)

Laryngectomy care guideline (G008)

Lower limb wound care of patients in a community setting (G135)

Nurse led PICC line insertion procedure (G071)

Pressure ulcers - reference guide for their prevention and management (G075)

Prevention and management of falls in all hospital settings (G108)

Safe use of bed rails - adult inpatient settings (G115)

Skincare management in adults with continence problems - reference guide (G076)