title: A guide to managing the surrounding skin of chronic, exuding wounds.
abstract: Preserving the skin's integrity is one of the primary jobs of the nurse and this is often a complex and difficult task, especially in the case of chronic wounds. This article identifies the factors associated with chronic wounds that can affect the surrounding skin and offer advice on the management and maintenance of skin integrity.
authors.affiliation: Tissue Viability Consultancy Service, Dental Practice Board, Eastbourne, East Sussex. sylviehampton@v2net.co.uk
authors.forename: Sylvie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hampton
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D018579:Patient Selection; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing / Q000592:standards; D013396:Suction; D014945:Wound Healing; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications*