Wound Essentials 10 (2) Wound assessment part 1: how to measure a woundElizabeth Nichols
There are two big things that make it difficult to study genius: The genius label is subjective. Some people insist that anyone with an intelligence quotient (IQ) higher than a certain value is a genius. Others feel that IQ tests measure only a limited part of a person's total intelligence...
When making the decision about precisely where to amputate, the surgeon needs to be able to evaluate which body tissues have the best chance to survive. One way to make this call is to measure the blood supply to the area. For this purpose, a variety of sophisticated techniques can be use...
FA19: “Take care of the tracheostomy, the PEG, give the medication, help the nurse to heal the wounds… I was not prepared for all this but in the end you do it with the help of professionals because they make the difficult easy for you…”. If I look back and think about it…...
The goal of a tourniquet is to restrict blood flow to the injured limb and prevent life-threatening blood loss. It is only intended as a stop-gap measure to buy time while you wait for emergency help to arrive. The decision to use a tourniquet is one you need to make quickly. However...
Applying paper tape to common blister-affected areas on your skin can create a barrier between surfaces that normally experience friction. Lipman's research shows that taking this preventative measure can reduce the occurrence of a blister significantly....
My therapist and I really thought through the implications of taking such a measure over multiple sessions. It took me a few more years of therapy before I finally made the decision to let go. I’m significantly happier now with a thriving business and podcast while being surrounded by love...
I used to be a person that put everyone’s needs before my own. People-pleasing became a core conditioning of how I validated my worth and measure of being loved. It took me many years to understand how this behavior had me conducting myself from a place of lack instead of abundance in...
wounds and inflammations. Harvest just when the buds began to open on a sunny day. To tell if they are ready, press a bud between your fingers, if there’s a spurt of purple or deep red they are ready to pick, if not it is either too early or too late. Check every day. St Jo...
For a diabetic, these "little" wounds can have serious consequences. Diabetics' feet are at two general disadvantages that can lead to specific, serious foot problems. In addition to reduced circulation, a loss of feeling in the foot, called neuropathy, can prevent diabetics from feeling the ...