May 01, 2013
I recently read an article addressing the movement of patients while in bed. It was conducted in the United Kingdom and contains valuable information.
April 01, 2013
What role does friction play in pressure ulcers?
March 01, 2013
We continue this month on how to manage painful wounds.
February 01, 2013
How can we best identify pain associated with wounds?
January 01, 2013
A useful resource, "Wound Care Made Incredibly Visual," offers an acronym that may be helpful in highlighting information that should be included when documenting about wounds: WOUNDD PICTURE
December 01, 2012
This is a question that often surfaces, so it may be useful to review the definition, causes, recognition and treatment of "yeast infections."
November 01, 2012
Prevalence is defined as a cross-sectional count of the number of cases at a specific point in time, or the number of people with pressures ulcers who exist in a patient population at a given point in time.
October 01, 2012
If you do not currently use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) you may want to investigate and consider this excellent option.
September 01, 2012
Xerosis, dry skin, can cause the skin to become scaly and crack, which increases the skin's exposure to bacteria. Many factors contribute to dry skin.
August 01, 2012
Years ago, this question wouldn't have even made our radar screen. However, now it seems a standard consideration since allergies have become increasingly prevalent.
July 06, 2012
Caregivers must be taught how to closely examine darkly pigmented skin in order to determine tissue damage. A purplish/blue discoloration may be seen.
I am definitely a proponent of education for treatment nurses. Continuing education is significantly important to all of us in long-term care, but especially for those directly involved in wound care.
May 01, 2012
A skin tear is a traumatic wound resulting from separation of the epidermis (top layer) from the dermis (underlying layer). The aging process causes older adults to be at high risk for skin tears.
April 02, 2012
This question is often asked. Wound care specialists debate among themselves as to when to use sterile technique and when to use clean technique.
March 01, 2012
Some of the risk factors that may contribute to development of these ulcers include atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and dyslipidemia.
February 01, 2012
Risk factors that may contribute to development of venous stasis ulcers include history of leg swelling, varicose veins, history of blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, prolonged sitting or standing, increasing age and associated immobility, multiple pregnancies, congestive heart failure and smoking.
January 03, 2012
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
December 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
October 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
September 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
August 02, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
July 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
June 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
May 02, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
April 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
March 01, 2011
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
February 01, 2011
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC
January 03, 2011
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC,President, Wound Care Education Institute
December 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
October 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care, Education Institute
September 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
August 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
July 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
June 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
May 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
April 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
March 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
February 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
January 01, 2010
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
December 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
November 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
October 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
September 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
August 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
July 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
June 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
May 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
April 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
March 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
February 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute
