Nursing the patient with an external fixator
Julie Santy Lecturer, School of Health Studies, University of Bradford
External fixators are an effective way of fixing broken bones while at the same time optimising patients’ mobility. In this article Julie Santy describes the major issues nurses need to be aware of to contribute effectively to patient care.
Nursing Standard.
14, 31, 47-52.
doi: 10.7748/ns2000.04.14.31.47.c2818
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