Wound Essentials 12 (1) Wound assessment part 3: how to assess wound margins and periwound skinElizabeth Nichols
The larger your core wound is, the more you struggle to connect with your inner Center orTrue Nature(which we could refer to as “Soul Loss“). Sometimes, the unhealed core wound is passed onto the people around you (like a virus) – especially children, who are the most susceptible and...
Nursing Knowledge Sutures are a common method of wound closure in clinical practice. They hold the edges of a wound together to promote healing and prevent infection. As a nurse, it is important to know how to properly remove sutures to ensure that the wound heals properly and to prevent com...
When you have made the decision to place your loved one in a skilled nursing facility for long-term care, there are several deciding factors that you should consider when selecting a facility. 1.Home Like Environment The best way to assess a facility is to take a personal tour. Most facili...
The use ofBotox®as a treatment option to manage burns is relatively recent. A quick Pubmed search of the term ‘Botox®and burns’ reveals all of 3 results! The studies that have been conducted assess the healing process following burn injuries in rats. Parameters such as alterations in...
Digital solutions in healthcare can facilitate and improve care. However, the experiences and the usefulness of using either digital foot examinations or traditional foot examinations need to be evaluated. The aims of the study were to evaluate: 1) The d
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Pack foam tightly into wound, this can cause tissue ischemia and/or act as a physical barrier to granulation tissue formation. Stretch the adhesive film dressing; this can cause epidermal trauma or blistering to the periwound. For assessment NPWT effectiveness, see section 'How to Assess Effective...
In moments of conflict, pause to calmly assess the situationIf the past year and a half could be described in one word, it might be, “Stressful…”These challenging times find some families pulling together, while others may fall apart. It can be deeply frustrating (and infuriating!) when...
Agencies assess your needs. Many agencies will come to meet your loved one and provide a free assessment of potential services. This made all the difference for one of my clients when he was searching for care for his mother-in-law. It’s easy to swap out an imperfect fit. If your hom...