Busting 3 common myths associated with alcohol-based hand rub
By
Megan J. DiGiorgio
Apr 21, 2017
The truth is that ABHR are the most effective products for reducing the number of germs on hands.
Ask the Treatment Expert about … blisters
By
Rosalyn Jordan, RN, BSN, MSc, CWOCN, WCC
Apr 04, 2016
Are all blisters pressure ulcers and if they are, how should they be staged?
Hydrating ointment, moisturizing cream released
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 01, 2019
Dynarex has added two new personal care products to the “We Care” brand.
3M creates new tape
By
Elizabeth Newman
Apr 03, 2019
3M™ has debuted its Extended Wear Medical Transfer Adhesive, 4075, with an extended wear pressure sensitive adhesive. The 4075 features excellent initial skin adhesion with up to a 14-day wear time,...
Ask the treatment expert: How do I capture a deep tissue injury that has an open area within it in our...
By
Jeri Lundgren
Jul 08, 2020
Our electronic record system allows only one measurement for a pressure injury. How do I capture a deep tissue injury that has an open area within it?
Reprogrammed cells hold key to healing
By
Kimberly Marselas
Sep 05, 2016
Returning cells to their earliest embryonic state may offer a “potent” resource for healing diabetic foot ulcers, according to a team of Boston-based researchers.
Study supports absorbent products with curly fiber
Jun 21, 2016
A new study supports absorbent products with curly fiber to reduce incontinence-associated skin damage (IASD), according to HARTMANN.
Updates made to adult washcloth
Jun 28, 2017
HARTMANN announced it had updated its pre-moistened adult washcloth formula in its skin-friendly incontinence products portfolio.
New oral medication shows promise for more quickly treating MRSA skin infections, researchers find
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 14, 2013
A new oral antibiotic may effectively treat MRSA-related skin infections more quickly than the only oral drug currently approved, according to research published Wednesday in the Journal of the American...
Ask the treatment expert
By
Donna Sardina
Feb 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC President, Wound Care Education Institute