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  • Title: Managing wound exudate and promoting healing.
    Author: Adderley UJ.
    Journal: Br J Community Nurs; 2010 Mar; 15(3):S15-6, 18, 20. PubMed ID: 20220633.
    Abstract:
    Exudate is a product of the normal wound healing process. It is usually clear or amber coloured but variations in the colour, consistency, odour and amount can indicate disruption to the normal healing process. Certain types of chronic wound commonly seen in the community can be associated with the production of excessive exudate. Copious exudate can be distressing for patients and expensive for community health-care providers. Effective management depends on the accurate diagnosis and treatment of the underlying condition and skill in selecting the most appropriate dressing regime.
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