A systematic approach to complex wounds.
Complex wounds fill most nurses with the feeling of unmanageable dread. This article aims to dispel such fears by showing that the nurse, once equipped with the correct physiological knowledge and an in-depth awareness of the treatments available, can provide effective wound care using the nursing process.
Butcher
M
M
Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D009736:Nursing Process; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology