Exudate management in fungating wounds.
This study evaluates dressing performance in the management of exuding fungating wounds. The Teler system of treatment evaluation was used to describe the results. The study forms part of a research project on the palliative management of fungating malignant wounds, in which individuals' experiences of living with such a wound were investigated in a multiple-case study design. The conclusions indicate that exudate management depends critically on dressing fit and optimum absorption and venting of excess fluid.
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Department of Nursing Studies, King's College London, UK.
D047070:Bandages, Hydrocolloid; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D003102:Colloids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D014945:Wound Healing
D003102:Colloids; D020136:Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate