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Article: The physiology of wound healing and wound assessment
- Article from:
- The Journal of Perioperative Practice
- Article date:
- August 1, 2001
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright National Association of Theatre Nursing Aug 2001. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Wound healing is a complex and remarkable process that occurs when the body responds to trauma. It requires the interaction of several intricate processes with the ultimate aim being to maintain homeostasis. With advances in surgery and increases in the amount of surgery being undertaken, research into wound healing has become of great importance. Providing the optimum conditions for wounds to heal is of great significance as pressures on nursing and hospital resources become ever greater.
Introduction
Wound assessment has traditionally been the responsibility of nursing staff and has tended to be subjective, often relying on anecdotal evidence which frequently fails to report accurate ...