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1. Prevention and management of skin tears in older people.

Author

McInulty, Lorna

Subjects
*INJURY complications, *WOUND nursing, *PREVENTION of injury, *INJURY risk factors, *BACTERIAL vaccines, *SKIN, *WOUND & injury classification, *EMERGENCY nursing, *HOME accident prevention, *NURSING practice, *NURSING assessment, *SKIN care, *SURGICAL dressings, *TETANUS, *WOUND healing, *WOUNDS & injuries, *TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis, *WOUND care, *TRAUMA severity indices, *OLD age, *PREVENTION, *ANATOMY, *VACCINES
Abstract

Skin tears are frequently encountered in emergency and unscheduled care, and are prevalent in older people. Patients may present soon after an acute skin tear, or at a later stage when the wound presentation is different and there are complications. This article describes evidence-based recommendations and strategies for the prevention, assessment and management of skin tears, discusses risk factors and explains when to refer patients for specialist management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2017
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2. Methods of wound debridement: a case study.

Author

Kelly, Jennifer

Subjects
*DEBRIDEMENT, *WOUND care, *WOUND healing, BEDSORE healing
Abstract

Wound debridement is the process of removing foreign material and dead or damaged tissue from a wound. It can speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of infection. There are various methods and each has its advantages and disadvantages. This article presents a case study to discuss the value of debriding wounds and the various options available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011
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3. The benefits of honey in wound management.

Author

White, Richard

Subjects
*WOUND care, *HONEY, *BEE products, *WOUND nursing, *WOUND healing, *HEALING
Abstract

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in honey in management. There is a range of regulated wound care products that contain honey available on the Drug Tariff. This article addresses key issues associated with the use of honey, outlining how it may be best used, in which wounds, and which clinical outcomes may be anticipated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005
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4. The physiological basics of wound healing.

Author

Johnstone, Carolyn C., Farley, Alistair, and Hendry, Charles

Subjects
*SKIN diseases, *DERMATOLOGY, *WOUND healing, *MEDICAL care, *NURSES, *MEDICAL personnel
Abstract

Nurses regularly take the lead in wound management. They should have a good general knowledge of the normal structure and function of skin. This article outlines the process of wound healing to enhance wound care practice. Normal anatomy of the skin is described followed by a review of the four phases of wound healing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2005
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5. The evidence base in wound healing.

Author

Leaper, David, Scott, Eileen, and Melling, Andrew

Subjects
*WOUND healing, *WOUND care, *HEALING, *EVIDENCE-based medicine, *RESEARCH, *CLINICAL trials
Abstract

The evidence base for wound healing management is lacking. This article discusses the methods of assessing evidence base and makes the plea for more research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004

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