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January 29, 2020
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Study: Pressure Injuries at ICU Admission Predict Outcomes
January 22, 2020
A study reports pressure injuries present at ICU admission are associated with longer hospital stays and higher in-hospital mortality rates.
Acetic Acid and Dakin’s Solution: Are They Proper Wound Care Today?
January 15, 2020
In this blog post, we explore the use of Dakin’s solution and acetic acid in wound care after reviewing the studies and evidence behind the treatments.
Colostomy Care for Inmates Is Important to Maintain Wellness
January 8, 2020
It's surprising how many reported cases exist where colostomy care was the basis of federal lawsuits filed by inmates throughout the United States.
How a Wound Care App Can Complement Your Practice Today
January 1, 2020
Read this quick overview of three popular wound care apps for clinicians and one for patients to keep you up to date on the latest technology.
Compression Therapy: Why Patients Might Become Nonadherent
December 18, 2019
It's important clinicians actively question patients to identify barriers they might have using their compression treatments regularly.
Adjunctive Modalities Apply When Wound Care Basics Aren’t Enough
December 11, 2019
When you have implemented solid, evidenced-based basic wound care and you are not getting results, it's time to try adjunctive modalities and therapies.
What’s All the Fuss about Wound Dressing Change Frequency?
December 4, 2019
The importance of properly applying dressings certainly has its merits. But wound dressing change frequency wins hands down.
Is the Kennedy Terminal Ulcer Diagnosis Outdated?
November 27, 2019
Read about different schools of thought on the Kennedy terminal ulcer diagnosis from 1989 to today and how it might apply to your practice.
Retained Surgical Bodies Can Lead to Serious Wounds
November 19, 2019
A careful analysis of each clinician's conduct determined who left the gauze in the patient and who was legally liable for the retained surgical bodies.