Nursing management of skin graft sites.
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چکیده
As the largest organ of the body, intact skin is vital for life. The functions of the integumentary system include protection, excretion, body temperature regulation, cutaneous sensation, vitamin D synthesis and blood reservoir ( Marieb 1989 ). Total skin loss is incompatible with life, as with large percentage surface area burns. Skin defects due to trauma may require surgery, the options varying according to the defect, causation, availability of resources and the individual.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 12 33 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1998