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Critical pathways are effective tools to coordinate care, decrease length of stay, and increase communication among health caregivers. This article presents a critical pathway for pressure ulcer management. The pathway is designed for use in a variety of settings, including acute care, home care, and extended care, to monitor and describe wound status and treatment regimens.
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Planejamento de Assistência ao Paciente , Equipe de Assistência ao Paciente , Úlcera por Pressão/enfermagem , Humanos , Registros de Enfermagem , Úlcera por Pressão/fisiopatologia , CicatrizaçãoRESUMO
The Papineau bone graft is a limb salvage technique that is an effective treatment alternative to amputation for problematic, infected nonunion of long bone. The graft technique involves radical open bone debridement, cancellous bone grafting over a granulation tissue base, delayed soft tissue closure, and immobilization of the affected extremity. A cooperative effort is necessary between the patient and health care team to ensure the success of the graft procedure. A case study is presented in this article detailing the care involved for a patient undergoing the Papineau procedure.
