Nurse practitioner sutured wounds: a quality assurance review.
AAOHN J
; 40(12): 577-80, 1992 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
This study found a low infection rate (3.1%) in occupationally related lacerations sutured by an on site nurse practitioner in a meat-packing plant where a high infection rate might be expected. This is compared to an overall infection rate of 1% to 30% of all sutured wounds cited in other studies. This review suggests that worksite availability of a nurse practitioner with expertise in suturing and aseptic technique is correlated to a low infection rate. Findings suggest that prophylactic antibiotics do not preclude good wound care, but may still be merited in wounds at high risk of subsequent infection. Infected wounds may cost anywhere from $2,000 to $150,000 per case depending on severity, in addition to other hidden costs. Clearly a decrease in the morbidity of wound care is significant in terms of decreased cost.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Garantía de la Calidad de Atención de Salud
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Infección de Heridas
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Heridas Penetrantes
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Técnicas de Sutura
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Enfermeras Practicantes
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Enfermería del Trabajo
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AAOHN J
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
Año:
1992
Tipo del documento:
Article