Wound hydration versus maceration: understanding the differences

Rippon, Mark, Ousey, Karen, Rogers, Alan and Atkin, Leanne (2016) Wound hydration versus maceration: understanding the differences. Wounds UK, 12 (3). pp. 62-68. ISSN 1746-6814

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Abstract

Abstract: This article provides an explanation and visual demonstration of the differences between the pathology and presentation of hydration versus maceration in wounds. This is described in order that the clinician can distinguish between the two and optimise wound treatment.

Information

URI:

https://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/29675

Title:

Wound hydration versus maceration: understanding the differences

Creators:

Rippon, Mark, Ousey, Karen, Rogers, Alan and Atkin, Leanne

Official URL:

http://www.wounds-uk.com/

Date:

September 2016

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