Regular monitoring: The way to ensure flap healing. Nursing priorities following flap repair and reconstruction surgery
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Date
1990-10
Authors
Coull, Alison
Wylie, K.
Citation
Coull, A. & Wylie, K. (1990) Regular monitoring: The way to ensure flap healing. Nursing priorities following flap repair and reconstruction surgery. Professional Nurse, 6(1), pp. 18-21.
Abstract
Surgical flap techniques are no longer confined to specialist plastic surgery units, and more nurses are being asked to manage patients following reconstructive surgery. Nursing management involves ensuring the flap's survival and healing.