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March 11, 2016
Key Takeaways Detecting neuropathy in diabetic patients is crucial to prevent foot injuries and ulcerations. The Semmes Weinstein 10g Monofilament Test is a recommended method for assessing protective sensation in diabetic feet, as endorsed by the American Diabetes Association. Regular screening and testing, along with patient education, are essential for early detection and management of […]
March 4, 2016
Know how to correctly identify these four common types of Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) for best wound care practices. It might sound reasonable to assume that Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) is the result of, well … moisture. The fact is that it takes more than just moisture to cause MASD, which is the […]
February 18, 2016
Key Takeaways This article discusses the identification and differentiation of various skin lesions that can resemble bruises but have different causes and implications, such as purpura, petechiae, ecchymosis, hematomas, and suspected deep tissue injuries (sDTIs). It highlights the importance of distinguishing these conditions to ensure proper assessment and treatment, and promotes educational resources for healthcare […]
February 11, 2016
Skin tears are a common condition for the patients we care for, which is why it’s so important for clinicians to know who is at risk, and what can be done to minimize them. Painful. Disfiguring. Traumatic. Skin tears are all of these things, plus they can lead to further complications and serious infections. Unfortunately, […]
February 4, 2016
Keeping a wound warm is an important part of wound care treatment, and foam dressing does the trick because it effectively maintains optimum temperatures and promotes healing. For wound care clinicians – and anyone else who ever treats wounds – it’s important to know that moist wounds heal faster. However, moisture on any surface (including wounds) […]
January 14, 2016
Diabetic wound management requires awareness, including knowing the signs and progression of xerosis – an abnormal dryness of skin. Patients with diabetes are prone to dry skin, particularly when blood glucose levels are running high. And as a clinician, one of the most common types of skin conditions you will see in your diabetic patients […]
January 8, 2016
For effective diabetic wound management, clinicians must know the risk factors for foot infections, and be able to diagnose them properly – and as soon as possible. Wound care clinicians deal with foot infections all the time, but when the patient is also diabetic, an infection can progress rapidly to a critical state. In fact, […]
November 20, 2015
Explore official floating heels guidelines, devices clinicians use for heel floating, and the legal matters that pertain to floating heels.
November 11, 2015
The field of wound care has come a long way. And with over 25,000 WCEI alumni across the country sharing their skills and knowledge, we’re thrilled to see many outdated notions and practices go by the wayside. Unfortunately, there are still some wound care myths out there that just refuse to die. Here are five […]
October 28, 2015
How to know the difference between Incontinence Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and pressure injury. As wound care clinicians, we treat our patients to the best of our ability and heal wounds – that’s what we do. But unfortunately, even under the best of circumstances, facility-acquired pressure injuries happen. And we have to document them … because […]