Abstract
Inserting central venous catheters for patients requiring parenteral nutrition (PN) is expensive and time consuming, particularly if operating theatre facilities are used. Expanding the role of a clinical nurse specialist, with previous experience in critical care, enabled this procedure to be performed percutaneously at the bedside, cutting costs, freeing medical staff time and improving patient care.
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