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January 19, 2018
Key Takeaways Lower extremity ulcers may require an evaluation of arterial blood flow, but the Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) can give misleading results in patients with calcified arteries due to conditions like diabetes or kidney disease. The Toe Brachial Pressure Index (TBPI) offers an effective alternative, allowing more accurate assessment of blood flow by focusing […]
January 12, 2018
Patients with diabetes are more likely to suffer many serious health issues besides foot wounds and amputations. This makes it imperative that they resolve to get their blood glucose levels under control. All of the lawsuits I review have a common theme. The plaintiff suffers from a chronic wound and some degree of malnutrition and/or […]
November 20, 2017
When V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy has made a difference in my clinical practice For some of us, V.A.C.® Therapy has been a mainstay for decades. But even as some of the most experienced clinicians, we know that sometimes we just need something else–something—more? What do we do when patients who have been on V.A.C.® Therapy for a […]
November 10, 2017
Wound care is a stressful profession, and sometimes your empathy bucket becomes empty, but job burnout is not a proper professional or legal defense. A group of my professional friends were having lunch together and catching up when one friend disclosed that she was taking a month off of work. We all looked at her […]
October 13, 2017
Chronic wounds impact 15% of Medicare beneficiaries at an estimated annual cost of $28 billion to $32 billion, making nutrition a seemingly cost-effective purchase. Did you ever wonder how much it really costs to treat and heal various wounds? Patients, family members, and healthcare team members often complain to me that $5/day for nutrition therapy […]
September 22, 2017
Should you consider using negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell (NPWTi-d) on every wound ALWAYS? An experienced wound nurse discusses some contraindications. I am a huge proponent of V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy, but I would NEVER endorse that you should ALWAYS use V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy to treat a wound. There are only a handful […]
September 15, 2017
What does it take to get WCC® recertified? A little preparation goes a long way – here’s what you need to know. Earning your Wound Care Certified® (WCC®) credential is one of the best feelings in the world. Once the exam is behind you (what a relief!), you can take all that new knowledge […]
September 8, 2017
Obesity presents challenges to wound healing, but with knowledge and appropriate care interventions, we can provide optimal conditions to support the best possible outcome for every patient, no matter what size. The US obesity epidemic reached a new all-time high in 2016, according to newly released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.1 Every single […]
August 29, 2017
Why and when to consider using something more than traditional negative pressure wound therapy. iPhone® just celebrated its tenth year and is on its 7th generation of phone. Just like any other technology, wound care dressings continue to evolve to meet the clinician and patient needs. V.A.C.® Dressings have continued to grow and adapt. I […]
August 18, 2017
It’s time to make your wound consulting business a reality. Here’s what you need to know. So, you’ve been thinking about starting that wound care business you’ve always dreamed about. What’s next? First, start by taking a look at Wound Consulting Business: Do You Have What It Takes?, to see what factors you should consider before […]