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Leech therapy.
- Source :
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The American journal of nursing [Am J Nurs] 2009 Apr; Vol. 109 (4), pp. 36-42; quiz 43. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- Leech therapy is experiencing a resurgence in health care today, primarily in plastic and reconstructive surgery as a treatment for venous congestion, which can threaten surgical outcomes. Most nurses have had no formal training in administering the therapy or in maintaining Hirudo medicinalis, the species of freshwater worm used therapeutically. Yet nurses may be expected to participate in this therapy in a variety of clinical settings and can use these guidelines for the safe and effective use of the leech in treatment.
- Subjects :
- Animals
Attitude to Health
Contraindications
Hirudo medicinalis
Humans
Infection Control methods
Leeching psychology
Medical Waste Disposal methods
Nurse's Role
Nursing Assessment
Patient Education as Topic
Patient Selection
Risk Factors
Skin Care methods
Skin Care nursing
Venous Insufficiency etiology
Venous Insufficiency prevention & control
Leeching methods
Leeching nursing
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1538-7488
- Volume :
- 109
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The American journal of nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 19325315
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/01.NAJ.0000348601.01489.77