Assessing the future

Article Abstract:

Although there are many educational articles about wound care in the nursing press, nurses have problems in keeping up to date with it. Wound assessment is particularly important, but can be subjective, so nurses should have up to date information on wound care. There are centres of excellence, and there is a rising number of clinical nurses specializing in tissue viability. There is a need for clearer documentation and the use of a wound assessment tool.

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A step-by-step guide to classifying and managing pretibial injuries

Article Abstract:

Techniques for classifying and caring for injuries to the shin region are described. The severity of pretibial injuries in older patients is often increased by poor circulation in the area.

Methods, Injuries, Identification and classification, Leg, Leg injuries, Wounds

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