The complexities of heel ulcers.
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چکیده
This article examines the complexities of heel ulcers. Treatments now considered outdated and potentially hazardous are discussed as are modern treatments that may reduce the development of heel ulcers.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 17 31 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2003