Synopsis
Si King hears from a Triage Nurse who details how to spot the signs of brain aneurysm.
- Programme: Matron, Medicine and Me
- Series: 2
- Episode: Si King
- Channel: BBC One
- Broadcast year: 2018
- Nursing & Midwifery | Skills for Healthcare
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