Care of pin sites.
External fixation is a key component in orthopaedic management. However, the use of metal pins or wires may result in complications, such as pin site infections. To prevent infections pin site care must include effective assessment, monitoring and cleaning of the pin site. Differing methods of pin site management in clinical practice have resulted in inconsistencies in the literature relating to best practice. This article explores some of the variations in pin site care.
City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland. angie.bell@chs.northy.nhs.uk
Angie
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Bell
Maria
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Leader
Hilary
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Lloyd
D001458:Bandages; D001494:Baths; D019985:Benchmarking; D016267:External Fixators; D006801:Humans; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D011677:Punctures; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000145:classification / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*