Daily temperature checks reduce foot ulcers: study
Feb 07, 2007
Checking foot temperature each day with an infrared skin thermometer significantly reduces the recurrence of foot ulcerations, according to clinicians in Texas and Chicago.
Wound care artistry
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2014
As the science of wound care develops, long-term care clinicians are faced with myriad options — and some cost constraints — when it comes to treatments
Spray-on skin shows promise as a treatment for leg ulcers
By
John O'Connor
Sep 01, 2012
A “spray-on skin” could help treat leg ulcers more effectively than traditional wound dressings, according to recent tests.
Expand electronic health record incentives to long-term care, providers insist
Sep 05, 2012
Federal health officials need to expand incentives for adopting Stage 3 Meaningful Use criteria for electronic health records to long-term care operators, a provider group demands in a new report.
New packaging for topical anesthetic
Apr 21, 2015
Gebauer’s PainEase® instant topical anesthetic skin refrigerant is available in a new single-patient package, the company said.
Providers share knowledge and pressure ulcers go down
Sep 10, 2007
Preventive techniques and recommended practices can greatly reduce pressure ulcers, according to a study involving nursing homes, hospitals and home health agencies across New Jersey. The study revealed...
Telemed partnership targets skin conditions
Aug 29, 2018
VSee telemedicine and First Derm Artificial Intelligence have teamed up to speed dermatology-related diagnoses. The new effort integrates First Derm’s AI capabilities with VSee’s telemedicine...
Vital information that’s skin deep
Aug 16, 2011
Researchers have developed an electronic tattoo that could improve the way providers monitor residents’ conditions. The innovation has a tiny electronic sensor that can be attached to a resident’s...
Skin antiseptics help reduce CLABSI rates
By
John O'Connor
Sep 03, 2014
PDI’s Prevantics® products are the first and only 3.15% chlorhexidine gluconate (w/v) and 70% isopropyl alcohol (v/v) formula which has been proven to deliver seven days of continued antimicrobial...
Ask the care expert: a few pointers on treating obese residents