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Tissue viability nurses’ experiences of managing wound exudate

22 October 2014

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Wound exudate presents several challenges for patients and nurses. The description of exudate volume, colour and viscosity varies greatly, often depending on the...

Exudate and care of the peri-wound skin

27 October 2004

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

A moist environment provides the optimum conditions for wound healing, but maintaining control of exudate and preventing its contact with the surrounding skin remain...

Impact of exudate and odour from chronic venous leg ulceration

16 July 2008

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Aims To explore depression in people treated for chronic venous leg ulceration, and to assess the impact of excessive exudate, leading to leakage and odour, on their...

Exudate and care of peri-wound skin

25 October 2006

Primary Health Care

Clinical skin care

A moist environment provides the optimum conditions for wound healing, but maintaining control of exudate and preventing its contact with the surrounding skin remain...

Best practice in wound assessment

02 March 2016

Nursing Standard

Art & Science

Accurate and considered wound assessment is essential to fulfil professional nursing requirements and ensure appropriate patient and wound management. This article...

Managing malignant wounds in patients receiving palliative care

19 December 2022

Nursing Standard

Skin

Malignant wounds are a complication of cancer and usually develop in patients with advanced disease. Physical symptoms associated with these wounds include pain,...

Understanding the elements of a holistic wound assessment

21 September 2020

Nursing Standard

Skin

Wounds have become a significant public health challenge and consume a large amount of healthcare resources. Wounds can have severe negative effects on patients’...