Randomised clinical trial comparing hydrofiber and alginate dressings Post-Hip replacement

Journal of Wound Care

Volumn 20, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 136-142

  Ravnskog, F A ^a   Espehaug, B ^a   Indrekvam, K ^b  

^a HAUKELAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Norway)

^b UNIVERSITY OF BERGEN   (Norway)

Author keywords

Blister; Erythema; Osteoarthritis of the hip; Patient comfort; Skin injury; Wound care

Indexed keywords

EID: 79952561043     PISSN: 09690700     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2011.20.3.136     Document Type: Article

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