Lynne Bowers

Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 ORY.

Aseptic skin preparation: reducing the risk of surgical site infection

Transient (or contaminating) flora do not normally colonize skin. They are acquired by contact with people/animals or the environment. They are generally easy to remove from the skin through the...

Unintentional hypothermia: implications and management of the post-operative patient

Losses occur via convection, conduction, evaporation and radiation (Figure 1)..

How to set up a vivarium: maintaining the health and welfare of reptiles

The design and construction material of a vivarium varies greatly. The essentials of a good vivarium for captive reptiles, apart from obviously being appropriately sized and escape proof, are that it...