The Truth about Wound Infection and Treatment
October 7, 2019
Clinicians sometimes assume systemic treatment is the right course of action for a wound infection that was diagnosed without verifying symptoms or tests.
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Expert Advice on Complete Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema
October 2, 2019
Healthcare professionals have many tools to help patients afflicted with lymphedema, which can lead to swollen limbs and pain.
PT Embraces Passion for Wound Care Teaching
September 24, 2019
WCEI instructor Scott Batie realized he loved wound care teaching, so he pursued a degree in physical therapy and became certified in wound care in 2005.
What Happens When Orders Don’t Meet Wound Care Standards
September 11, 2019
How to address the situation when a physician ignores the scientific evidence on effective treatments that form wound care standards.
Learn Tips for Proper Colostomy Irrigation
September 3, 2019
Speaker shares pointers on colostomy irrigation at our national conference as a life-changing ostomy management alternative to pouching.
One Patient’s Perspective on How to Adapt to Living with an Ostomy Bag
August 27, 2019
Patient shares that if he can adapt to living with an ostomy bag, anyone can do it and advises clinicians to provide encouragement along with care.
Don’t Be a Wound Dabbler: Proper Wound Care Must Be Science Based
August 19, 2019
Ever wonder where clinicians come up with some of the treatments we unfortunately see in wound care today? Let’s dissect some "inappropriate" treatments to understand what the rationale may have been and discuss why common sense, logic and scientific evidence doesn’t support them as proper wound care.
Skin and Wound Management Course Helps You Prep Smart
August 12, 2019
This online skin and wound management course will ensure wound care experts gain the knowledge and credentials to boost their new wound care skills.
Nurse Expert Witness Impacts Pressure Injury Case
August 5, 2019
In an Arizona case, a court determined if a wound care nurse expert witness could testify to the cause of a wound sustained by the plaintiff (patient).
Study: Wound Care Certified Nurses Reduce Pressure Injury Rates
July 23, 2019
Study reveals long-term care facilities that employ wound care certified (WCC) nurses reduce their overall high-risk pressure injury rates.