Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2702173 | Journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Evidenced-based-wound management continues to be a cornerstone for advancing patient care. The purpose of this article is to review the use of whirlpool as a wound treatment in light of evidence, outcomes, and potential harm. Whirlpool was initially harnessed as a means to impart biophysical energy to a wound or burn to enhance mechanical debridement and cleansing. Other credible single-patient-use technologies which provide an alternative to whirlpool in wound care are presented.
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Authors
Hanz SPT, Jaime P. MSPT, Tammy PhD, MSPT, CWS, FCCWS,