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Calm, irritated or infected? The experience of the inflammatory states and symptoms of pin site infection and irritation during external fixation: A grounded theory study (2011)
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Santy-Tomlinson, J., Vincent, M., Glossop, N., Pearcey, P., & Jomeen, J. (2011). Calm, irritated or infected? The experience of the inflammatory states and symptoms of pin site infection and irritation during external fixation: A grounded theory study. Journal of clinical nursing, 20(21-22), 3163-3173. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03805.x

Aim.  To explore patients' experiences of the symptoms of suspected wound infection in external fixator pin sites. Background.  Pin site infection is painful and distressing and can threaten the success of treatment. It is difficult for patients and... Read More about Calm, irritated or infected? The experience of the inflammatory states and symptoms of pin site infection and irritation during external fixation: A grounded theory study.