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John Timmons

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PubMed2006

Using case reports to aid reflective practice in wound care.

Reflection is a widely-used tool in education and practice for giving individuals insight into events and incidents. Case reports, though lacking in rigour as a source of evidence, also provide an opportunity to reflect on and examine practice. They therefore provide a useful opportunity of examining practice in wound care, which is lacking in many nursing curricula. A case report is given here to illustrate some of the lessons that can be learned by reflection--even by an experienced nurse.

Aged, 80 and over↗
PubMed2004

Necrotizing fasciitis in primary care: presentation, risk factors and treatment.

Necrotizing skin infections, although rare, have proven difficult to manage and treat in a wide range of patient groups. The risks of extensive tissue necrosis, systemic sepsis and potentially organ failure make this disease one which health-care professionals must be aware of. Treatment involves rapid debridement and intensive therapy including broad spectrum antibiotics. Appropriate wound care is essential as is a great deal of psychological support for the patient and relatives. This article also highlights some of the risk factors which may pre-dispose a patient to infection.

Adult↗