Wound hydration versus maceration: understanding the differences

Mark G. Rippon; Karen Ousey; Alan A. Rogers; Leanne Atkin

Wound hydration versus maceration: understanding the differences

Mark G. Rippon, Karen Ousey, Alan A. Rogers, Leanne Atkin

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	62-68
Number of pages	7
Journal	Wounds UK
Volume	12
Issue number	3
Publication status	Published - 27 Sept 2016

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