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3: Introducing a holistic wound dressing.
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- Author(s): Harrison, Tarnia
- Source:
British Journal of Nursing; 6/27/2013 Supplement 1, p14-19, 5p, 1 Color Photograph, 1 Graph
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- Abstract:
The article discusses holistic wound dressing with Smith & Nephew company's ALLEVYN Life, a five-layered dressing that can be used on various types of wounds including leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. The discussion focuses on a clinical evaluation of the product in terms of usability, effect on patients' well being, and wound self-management. The article notes patient stories involving the use of ALLEVYN Life in the treatment of a fungating wound and an infected foot ulcer. INSETS: Patient story 3:1 -- Fungating wound;Patient story 3:2 -- Infected foot ulcer.
