| Preventing and managing skin tears: a review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17505244 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Skin tears are an increasingly common problem in frail elders, and the wound, ostomy, and continence (WOC) nurse must be knowledgeable regarding both prevention and management of these lesions. A literature review was conducted to identify current concepts regarding management of skin tears. Articles reviewed provided numerous suggested interventions and protocols. Recurring themes were prevention of skin tears whenever possible and management of existing lesions with products that manage the exudate, maintain a moist surface, and prevent additional trauma. |
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Authors:
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Mary J Roberts |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society / WOCN Volume: 34 ISSN: 1071-5754 ISO Abbreviation: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs Publication Date: 2007 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-05-16 Completed Date: 2007-09-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9435679 Medline TA: J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 256-9 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA. mary.roberts@bayfront.org |
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Age Distribution Aged Aging / pathology, physiology Bandages / adverse effects Evidence-Based Medicine Frail Elderly Humans Lacerations / etiology, prevention & control* Nursing Assessment Protective Devices Risk Factors Skin / injuries* Skin Care / methods*, nursing Tissue Adhesives / adverse effects Wound Healing |
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0/Tissue Adhesives |
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