Dressing selection for the treatment of coumarin necrosis.
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چکیده
The correct dressing selection is of vital importance in producing as rapid a healing response as possible. John Timmons demonstrates the effects of a new dressing for the treatment of coumarin necrosis. Coloplast, the manufacturers of the dressing, Biatain Adhesive, supported the author while he was treating the patient.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 14 49 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000