Category Archives: Wound Treatments

Dynamic Compression: Pumps & Sleeves

Dynamic Compression are devices that provide a therapeutic, controlled external compression or pressure cycle to a limb. Compressed air intermittently inflates a specially designed garment. They are used in venous ulcer management and prophylactically, to reduce edema and aid return of venous blood to the heart. The physician orders should specify level of compression. The compression pump and sleeve should always be applied according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

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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 Tweet

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Temperature Effects on Wound Healing

As you may know, the loss of moisture from any surface by evaporation is accompanied by cooling of the surface. Therefore as wound tissues lose moisture a cooling effect occurs in the wound. Cells and enzymes function optimally at normal body temperature. A temperature drop of just 2 degrees C is sufficient enough to affect…

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WCEI's Donna Sardina RN, to discuss Wound Care on McKnight's Online Expo

Wound Care Education Institute’s own Donna Sardina RN will be discussing Wound Care issues and LTC Regulations on McKnights LTC Magazine Online Tradeshow-LIVE online on March 25th. Lets show our support by attending this online Expo. This Expo is FREE. Here is the link to sign up. McKnight’s Online Expo Tweet

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