Compression bandaging in patients with venous insufficiency.
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چکیده
This article explains the effects of compression therapy and discusses the treatment options available in the management of patients with venous disease of the lower limb.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
دوره 23 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008