ABSTRACT
Dinman, Stefanie MSN, FNP, CPSN
Stefanie Dinman, MSN, FNP, CPSN, is a certified registered nurse practitioner, with an emphasis on family practice, and has been employed in a private plastic surgery practice for the past 20 years. She also is a past president of ASPSN, PSN certified, author of numerous articles, and a contributor to the Plastic Surgical Nursing Curriculum. Address correspondence to Stefanie Dinman, MSN, FNP, CPSN, Plastic Surgery of Pittsburgh, Allegheny General Hospital, 320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (e-mail: sdpitt@aol.com).
Arnica is claimed to be useful for relieving muscle and joint aches, and is frequently cited in herbal literature as being able to promote wound healing and prevention of postoperative hematomas ( Ramelet, 2000 ).
Formulations of arnica are available as sprays for topical application, creams, gels, ointments, sublingual preparations, tablets, teas, and tinctures. Creams typically contain 15% arnica oil; salves contain ...
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