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. Hydrocolloid Dressings
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Wound Care Dressings: Hydrogels
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. Hydrogels
Wound Care Dressings: Foams
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.
Foams:
Description of Foam Dressings:: Semi-permeable…
Wound Care Dressings: Alginates
In this series, we will feature 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.
Alginates
Description :Highly absorbent, biodegradable, Derived…
Bill Richlen PT, WCC, CWS discusses types of wound care dressings
Wound Care Education Institute Instructor Bill Richlen PT, WCC, WCS discusses various types of wound care dressings and treatments with a class in Pittsburgh PA. For more information about becoming Wound Care Certified, check out http://www.wcei.net
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Unnas Boot Application Demonstration
Wound Care Education Instructor Cindy Broadus RN demonstrates the application of an Unnas Boot. The Unnas Boot is what is called a “short stretch” which will help a patient establish blood flow up out of the lower extremities. In order for it to be effective, the boot will need the patient to work along with it. Cindy explains what is meant by the patient working along with the Unnas Boot. It is also important to note the proper application of the Unnas Boot and its functionality.
Wound Care Dressings: Hydrogel Dressings
In our day to day practices of wound care we deal with many types of wound care dressings. Today we will focus on Hydrogel Dressings.
Description A three-dimensional network of hydrophilic polymers containing varying percentages of water, that bind great volumes of liquid due to the presence of hydrophilic residues. Hydrophilic properties enable them to…