Ask the treatment expert: What should I watch out for when treating darkly pigmented skin?
By
Susan Wickard
Jul 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.
Ask the treatment expert: Should treatment nurses be certified?
By
Susan Wickard
Jun 06, 2012
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.
What’s the best way to prevent skin tears?
By
Susan Wickard
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.
Ask the treatment expert: When are clean and sterile dressing techniques indicated?
By
Susan Wickard
Apr 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.
Ask the treatment expert: What should I know about ischemic and diabetic ulcers?
By
Susan Wickard
Mar 01, 2012
Some of the risk factors that may contribute to development of these ulcers include atherosclerosis, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, smoking and dyslipidemia.
Ask the treatment expert: What are the key points of caring for venous stasis wounds?
By
Susan Wickard
Feb 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...
Ask the treatment expert: Are there new repositioning guidelines for preventing pressure ulcers?
By
Susan Wickard
Dec 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Ask the treatment expert: What’s the best way to manage incontinence-associated dermatitis?
By
Susan Wickard
Nov 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Ask the treatment expert: What is the best way to measure a wound?
By
Susan Wickard
Sep 01, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
Ask the treatment expert: What dressing works best on dry wounds?
By
Susan Wickard
Aug 02, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing