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Treatment of a seriously ill patient with rapidly deteriorating leg wound

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Treatment of a seriously ill patient with rapidly deteriorating leg wound

Emma Rayner, Mandy Purslow
1 November 2008

This case report will discuss a patient who developed sepsis during a hospital stay and developed complex, rapidly deteriorating leg wounds after this acute episode. It shows that having a focused plan of care with a sound evidence base is the key to effective wound management.

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