Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Fundamentals in Wound Care
August 27, 2020
Wound experts share the basics about hyperbaric oxygen therapy, also known as HBOT. This go-to therapy is routinely used in wound care.
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Wild on Wounds (WOW) Is Going Virtual This Year. Here’s What You Can Expect
August 20, 2020
The world has drastically changed with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. One alteration to our daily lives is the practice of avoiding crowds in an effort to slow down the spread and decrease risk of exposure to coronavirus. So, for everyone’s health and well-being, we’ve moved our popular Wild on Wounds Conference (WOW) to a […]
Nursing Documentation in Wound Care Is a Key Factor in Determining Liability
August 13, 2020
The medical record is an essential piece of evidence in any legal case alleging professional negligence against wound care nurses and others. As you know, one of the purposes of the medical record is to reflect what nursing care was given to the patient. The entries speak to the quality of the care given. The […]
Decoding Foot Wounds: Pressure Injury Vs. Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU)
August 5, 2020
How often have you found yourself in the conundrum of deciding whether a wound on the foot of a diabetic patient is a diabetic foot ulcer or a pressure injury? Probably more than once. This is a hotly debated issue among wound care clinicians. In this post, we’ll dissect the facts and provide a clear understanding […]
Ileal Conduit Care and Nurses: A Review of Evidence-Based Practice
July 16, 2020
In 2019, researchers in China released an important study on interventions with ileal conduit patients after having undergone surgery for bladder cancer. It has since proven to be a wonderful resource for all providers who work with ileal conduit patients. The study began in 2014 with the establishment of a “dedicated team” of ostomy specialists […]
Reduce Pressure Injuries When Prone Positioning COVID-19 Patients With ARDS
July 9, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic endures, there is an increased awareness of the practice of placing patients in prone positioning versus supine positioning. Prone positioning is important when patients are experiencing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which is a risk for those who have the virus. Prone therapy is not new, however. “Critical-care nurses have known […]
Learn How to Determine What Wound Exudate Is Telling You
July 1, 2020
A discussion of how to determine the state of a wound and the care it needs by examining the wound exudate.
Telewound Sessions: Best Practices When Conducting Virtual Appointments
June 24, 2020
We go over some tips on how healthcare professionals and patients can get the most out of telewound sessions and ensure proper care is still provided.
Your State Nurse Practice Act Can Dictate Wound Care Liability
June 17, 2020
Disciplinary actions by a state regulatory agency, which govern your state nurse practice act, are a real legal concern for wound care clinicians.
Determine If Live Online Training Is a Good Fit for Your Learning Style
June 10, 2020
Undecided which learning style is best for you? This blog explores if on-site, online or live online training will best meet your needs.