High relief
Article Abstract:
Implementing wound care for patients in the community involves a full review of individual situations, enabling nurses to make a detailed plan as to treatment needed and how it will be carried out. An elderly male patient was treated by a community nurse for a wound on his heel which progressed to infection and oedema. His daughter was the main carer, although the patient often refused to comply with prescribed treatment, such as placing the legs up. The community nurse worked together with the daughter to improve the man's diet and sitting positions, resulting in improved health.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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Nature's way
Article Abstract:
UK medical staff are being encouraged to use larval therapy for wound care by undertaking study days on technique and use of larvae to accelerate healing. The larvae of the common greenbottle fly are used for larval therapy, with about 200 used for each application. The dressing is applied for about 2 days, during which time the larvae are able to reduce debridement and slough. Several applications may be needed to completely clean out a wound.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 1998
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