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- Title
Wound exudate assessment and management: a challenge for clinicans.
- Authors
Tickle, Joy
- Abstract
The production of wound exudate is a natural and normal consequence of healing. However, it is when the constituents, volume and consistency of the exudate alter that problems can occur. This article discusses the different types of exudate, particularly highly viscous exudate, its impact on both the patient and the clinician, and appropriate exudate assessment, effective management and dressing selection.
- Subjects
LEG ulcers; ULCER treatment; WOUND infections; CHRONIC wounds &; injuries; COMMERCIAL product evaluation; EXUDATES &; transudates; FOAMED materials; HEMATOMA; SURGICAL dressings; VISCOSITY; WOUND healing; TRAUMATOLOGY diagnosis; WOUND care; DISEASE complications; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2015, Vol 24, pS38
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2015.24.Sup20.S38