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Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) Venous and Pressure Ulcer Guidelines
Overview
The venous ulcer (VU) and pressure ulcer (PU) guidelines from the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) are presented, and major steps in their development summarized. Related information is available from AAWC.
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Date: November 1, 2014
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Bolton LL, Girolami S, Corbett L, van Rijswijk L; Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC)
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