Med. praxi. 2011;8(4):198-201

Knowledge-based nursing care for patients with venous leg ulcers

PhDr.Andrea Pokorná, Ph.D.
Katedra ošetřovatelství LF MU, Brno

The article presents basic requirements for the evidence based nursing care toward the patients with leg ulcers. Summarise techniques

and procedures which all the general nurses should know in relation to the comprehensive treatment process.

Keywords: leg ulcers, venous ulcers, arterial ulcers, nursing care, general nurse, evidence based care, best praktice

Published: May 1, 2011  Show citation

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