NURSING CARE IN PATIENTS WITH EXTERNAL FIXATION

Prifti Zhiva, Elona and Naqellari, Denisa and Taka, Ilda and Mema, Haris and Bahiti, Blerina (2023) NURSING CARE IN PATIENTS WITH EXTERNAL FIXATION. ACTA MEDICA BALKANICA International Journal of Medical Sciences, 8 (15-16). pp. 157-163. ISSN 2545 - 4870

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Abstract

External fixation is a surgical treatment used to stabilize bone and soft tissues at a distance from the operative or injury focus. They provide unobstructed access to the relevant skeletal and soft tissue structures for their initial assessment and also for secondary interventions needed to restore bony continuity and a functional soft tissue cover. It is an alternative to internal fixation, where the components used to provide stability are positioned entirely within the patient's body. This study aims to determine the importance of nursing care in patients who had used the external fixation. Nursing care is related to the prevention of complications from the use of external fixation, pressures in soft tissues and bone marrow and infection.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	External traction, fractures, immobilization, self-care, nursing care, infections.
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Medicine
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2023 12:23
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2023 12:23
URI:	http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/1204

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