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Wound care update for postanesthesia nurses.

Abstract

New wound care products are increasingly found in many PACUs. Understanding the basic principles of wound healing and being familiar with the different types of dressings is essential for PACU nurses. This article reviews the phases of wound care healing, do's and don'ts of wound management, wound debridement, and the types of dressings available.

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J D Pierce, S A Wiggins. 1994. Wound care update for postanesthesia nurses.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8064627/

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