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Wound infection: a nurse's perspective
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Wound infection: a nurse's perspective
Ostomy Wound Manage.
1998 Aug.
Abstract
There is clinical uncertainty about the involvement of bacteria in open wounds. Frequently asked questions are: Is this wound infected? Should I culture the wound? How should I clean the wound? Do I need to use sterile technique when I perform local wound care? Using available science and common sense, a practical approach is proposed to answer these questions.
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