Wound dressings.

نویسندگان

  • Gerald T Lionelli
  • W Thomas Lawrence
چکیده

There are currently hundreds of dressings on the market to aid in wound management. Before selecting a dressing for a particular wound, a practitioner must assess carefully the needs of the wound to understand which dressing would provide maximal benefit. Frequently, there is not one clear best choice, and it is crucial that the pros and cons of each dressing modality be understood. This article has provided a framework to assist in dressing assessment.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The Surgical clinics of North America

دوره 83 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003