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Infected wound management: advanced technologies, moisture-retentive dressings, and die-hard methods
- Source :
- Critical Care Nursing Quarterly. August, 2001, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p64, 15 p.
- Publication Year :
- 2001
-
Abstract
- Techniques for caring for an infected wound on a critically ill patient are discussed. Removal of necrotic tissue, cleansing techniques, use of topical antibiotics and proper dressing are described. Techniques for taking a culture from a wound for diagnosis are also detailed, as are preventative care techniques.
Details
- ISSN :
- 08879303
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Gale General OneFile
- Journal :
- Critical Care Nursing Quarterly
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- edsgcl.78730622