MANAGEMENT OF SKIN GRAFTS AND DONOR SITES

Edwards, Jacky PGDE, BSc, DPSN, RGN

Jacky Edwards, PGDE, BSc, DPSN, RGN, is burns clinical nurse specialist, Burn Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Wythenshawe.

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Nursing Times 104(43):p 52-54, October 23, 2007.

ABSTRACT

Edwards, J. (2007) Management of skin grafts and donor sites.Nursing Times;103: 43, 52-53.

Jacky Edwards discusses the management of skin grafts and donor sites, together with the management of these patients in the community and long-term outcomes.