Why Our 2019 Wild on Wounds Conference Will WOW You
March 28, 2019
Achieve clinical excellence in wound care at our Wild on Wounds (WOW) national wound conference Sept. 11-14, 2019, in Las Vegas.
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5 Common Myths Debunked about Nutrition for Wound Healing
March 26, 2019
Nutrition for wound healing includes the right amount of calories, vitamins, minerals and nutrients to maintain skin integrity and promote healing.
Case Studies Confirm Effectiveness of Honey for Wound Care
March 21, 2019
When durable medical equipment honey products are not available, OTC honey products should be considered as an alternative for honey for wound care.
How to Earn Wound Care Certification and Why You Should
March 12, 2019
Whether you’re new to wound care or have worked in the specialty for many years, clinicians who frequently encounter and treat wounds may ask themselves if earning a wound care certification is worth the time and effort. Will wound care certification expand your knowledge and skills while enhancing professional growth and providing more career opportunities? […]
Wound Care Specialist Has Legal Concerns When Asked about Clinical Issues ‘On the Fly’
March 6, 2019
A wound care specialist should be cautious about evaluating a patient’s wound care “on the fly" because it can lead to allegations against the clinician.
Educate Patients about Effects of Smoking on the Wound Healing Process
November 7, 2018
The effects of smoking on the wound healing process are well known, yet most practitioners fail to document any smoking cessation discussion or education.
Sacral Wounds and Diarrhea Don’t Mix
September 12, 2018
Frequent bouts of diarrhea make it difficult to care for wounds on the sacrum or coccyx, and healing often is impeded because of fecal contamination. Many patients, particularly those with mobility issues, have pressure injuries on the sacrum or coccyx. Frequent bouts of diarrhea make it difficult to care for these wounds, which affects healing. […]
What Would You Do if Your Patient Chokes?
August 31, 2018
Every minute counts when a patient chokes, so you must react confidently and have a plan in place to handle this emergency situation. John Quiñones stars in the ABC television show What Would You . The program features actors cast in scenes of conflict or illegal activity in public settings, while hidden cameras record the […]
The Head to Toe Search for Wounds
June 12, 2018
A comprehensive skin assessment should look for more than just wounds because many medical problems have telltale signs that are easy to see if you know what to look for. POA. These three little letters have become very important in wound care because we must document any wounds present on admission (POA). By doing so, […]
Nutrition Tips for Wound Patients With Cancer
May 11, 2018
Patients with wounds usually have multiple medical problems, and often the other diagnoses make meeting the nutritional plan difficult, such as when the wound patient also has cancer. I often discuss the increased nutritional requirements to fuel wound healing. Patients need extra calories and protein each day, plus an adequate amount of fluids, the right […]