Care of skeletal pins: a literature review.
Using the literature reviewed in this article, the author explores the issues surrounding wound care management in relation to care of skeletal pin sites. In this way, an evidence-based protocol for care is developed.
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Hull Royal Infirmary.
D001858:Bone Nails / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D016267:External Fixators / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*