title: Dressing selection for the treatment of coumarin necrosis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Monklands Hospital, Airdrie.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Timmons
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D047070:Bandages, Hydrocolloid; D002755:Choice Behavior; D003102:Colloids / Q000592:standards*; D003374:Coumarins / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009336:Necrosis; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods; D018579:Patient Selection; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology; D014945:Wound Healing
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D003102:Colloids; D003374:Coumarins; C030123:coumarin