Category Archives: WCEI

Pressure Relief Modalities for Wound Care- Exoskeletons?

Pressure Relief Modalities for Wound Care are topics of concern that every wound care certified clinician must consider in their treatment plans for their patients. Some of the common pressure relieving devices include gel pads or cushions, position devices, low air loss and alternating pressure mattresses. Today, I caught a glimpse of what may help ...

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Digital Photography and Wound Care : A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

The Wild on Wounds National Convention is coming up  September 23-25, 2010 in Las Vegas. Continuing in our session highlights, Digital Photography and Wound Care : A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, will be presented by Drew Griffin LPN WCC CTO, Integrated Marketing ...

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Wound Care Education Institute Interviews Chief Clinical Officer about ManukaMed

http://www.wcei.net Wound Care Education Institute's Nancy Morgan RN interviews ManukaMed Chief Clinical Officer, Michelle Moore RN about their company's new Medical Grade Manuka Honey Wound Care Products. They also discuss their investment in their Sales Representative's education as Certified Wound Care Market Specialist (CWCMS) credentials.

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Believe in the Bee! Healing with Honey

The Wild on Wounds National Convention is coming up  September 23-25, 2010 in Las Vegas. Continuing in our session highlights, Believe in the Bee! Healing with Honey will be presented by Michelle Moore ...

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Functions of the Skin

Functions of the Skin (A Review) Lets review some basics about the skin. Sometimes a review helps us keep what should be obvious in perspective. Protection: (From bacterial invasion and against external elements) 1. Protection from external environments like water, chemicals as well as ...

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Tele-Woundcare

Advances in technology are contributing to delivery of care in remote locations. Technology gives the ability for experienced clinicians to treat patients remotely and communicate with wound care certified professionals.

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PuriCore Announces Clinical Results for Vashe Wound Therapy in Post-Operative Care of Skin Grafts on Burns

PuriCore announced results of a randomized clinical trial showing the potential effectiveness of its Vashe Wound Therapy in the post-operative care of split-thickness skin grafts for burn injuries. Vashe Wound Therapy is an FDA-cleared medical device used for moistening, irrigating, cleaning, and debriding acute and ...

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Wound Care Dressings : Transparent Dressings

In this series, we are featuring Types of Dressings. As Wound Care Certified professionals, we should be aware of the types of wound care dressings that are available to us to treat the patients in our care. Wound Care Dressings come in various shapes, sizes and have indications for their use. Transparent Film Dressings

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Wound & Skin Management Course and NAWC Certification Examination

Our Skin and Wound Management Course is designed to provide participants with the best practices in wound care, the science behind healing wounds, and the most current standards of practice. At the end of the course, for those that pursue wound certification the National Alliance ...

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Palliative Care Practices for Wounds at End of Life

Linda M. Hoplamazian, RN, BSN, MHA, WCC presented at this year's Wild On Wounds Conference. Below is a short clip from her presentation at the conference in Las Vegas NV. Wound care professionals can manage wounds ...

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