Venipuncture-Induced Hematomas Alter Skin Barrier Function in the Elderly Patients
We aimed to compare the barrier function of the skin site with the color of hematoma induced by venipuncture and the area surrounding the skin site to help improve skin care for hospitalized elderly patients. There were 50 patients with a median age of 84 years who were included in the analysis. The...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-06-01
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| Series: | SAGE Open Nursing |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/2377960818782050 |