The healing of amputation wounds.
This article discusses the anticipated healing of amputation wounds and highlights potential problems and actions in the pre- and post-amputation phases.
Young
Trudie
T
School of Nursing, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Denbighshire. t.young@bangor.ac.uk
D000671:Amputation, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing*; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D019091:Critical Pathways; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D014945:Wound Healing