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J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. · Feb 2008
ReviewTreating the chronic wound: A practical approach to the care of nonhealing wounds and wound care dressings.
- Margaret A Fonder, Gerald S Lazarus, David A Cowan, Barbara Aronson-Cook, Angela R Kohli, and Adam J Mamelak.
- Department of Dermatology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
- J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 2008 Feb 1;58(2):185-206.
UnlabelledChronic wounds are a major healthcare problem costing the United States billions of dollars a year. The American Academy of Dermatology has underscored the significance of wound care in dermatological practice. It is critical for all dermatologists to understand the elements of diagnosis and therapy. We emphasize major aspects of diagnosis and present a simple classification of wound dressings with guidelines for usage and relative cost data.Learning ObjectiveAfter completing this learning activity, participants should be able to diagnose common types of chronic wounds, formulate a therapeutic plan, and describe the major classes of topical therapies and dressings for the chronic wound.
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