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Susie Seaman

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PubMed2006

Management of malignant fungating wounds in advanced cancer.

OBJECTIVE: To review the pathophysiology and assessment of malignant wounds and management techniques aimed at controlling pain, odor, exudate, and local bleeding. DATA SOURCES: Current research and published literature. CONCLUSION: Assessment of malignant wounds, selection of appropriate dressings, related symptom management, and patient and family support are vital aspects of cutaneous wound management in advanced cancer. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: A thorough understanding of the care of malignant wounds will assist oncology nurses achieving palliative goals of care including optimal symptom management, odor and drainage control, and emotional support.

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PubMed2005

The role of the nurse specialist in the care of patients with diabetic foot ulcers.

Successful management of patients with diabetic foot ulcers requires a multidisciplinary approach in which team members use their unique skills to achieve wound healing and prevent wound recurrence. This article describes the role of the nurse specialist and defines the roles of the baccalaureate-prepared wound care nurse specialist and the master's-prepared wound care nurse specialist. A case presentation highlights the role of the nurse practitioner in the outpatient wound clinic setting.

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PubMed2002

Dressing selection in chronic wound management.

The concept of moist wound healing has been examined and gradually accepted by wound care clinicians during the last 40 years, and has led to the development of hundreds of dressings that support a moist wound environment. This article discusses the characteristics of an ideal dressing in an effort to assist clinicians in making appropriate dressing choices from common categories, including transparent films, hydrocolloids, foams, absorptive wound fillers, hydrogels, collagens, and gauzes. Reimbursement issues are also discussed.

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