Different body positions change residents’ tissue blood flow and may relate to how wounds heal, according to new research. The optimal position might be a 30° supine tilt.
Online Forum tackles issues of skin integrity, infection control and staffing amid COVID-19 on Tuesday
By
Liza Berger
Aug 07, 2020
McKnight’s is continuing its campaign to provide education about operating successfully under COVID-19 conditions. Its sixth Online Forum on the subject will take place Tuesday (Aug. 11).
A comprehensive approach cuts pressure ulcers in half
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 04, 2016
A team of nurses in Indianapolis cut the rate of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by 50% and saved about $700,000 a year by introducing new products, interventions and incentives.
Ask the treatment expert: coding suspected deep tissue injury (sDTI) pressure ulcers in the MDS 2.0
By
Donna Sardina
Sep 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
Antimicrobial spray can help reduce pain as wounds heal
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Oct 05, 2015
Antimicrobial spray may be more useful than traditional dressings in reducing wound pain during healing, a new study has found.
Spray on bandages could revolutionize wound care
Apr 13, 2010
Wake Forest University researchers reported they have successfully developed an “ink-jet” type device that can spray skin-cells directly onto humans. If successful, the device could dramatically...
Clinical Briefs for Friday, January 31
By
Alicia Lasek
Jan 30, 2020
U.S. life expectancy goes up for the first time since 2014 … FDA to review skin patch therapy for Alzheimer’s … U.S. outperforms peers in flu vaccination among seniors, underperforms in other healthcare...
Also in the News for Tuesday, June 25
Jun 24, 2019
Massachusetts has lost one-third of its nursing homes in 18 months. Providers say the state is shorting those who’ve filled the void … Nursing home study finds patients’ skin sheds dangerous Candida...
Clinical briefs for Monday, April 19
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 19, 2021
Skin reactions typically mild after coronavirus vaccinations: study … You probably have an asymptomatic infection right now, and it’s not COVID … Back pain management protocol for older adults uses...
Custom chair cushions might aid spinal cord injury patients
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2015
Wheelchair cushions designed to adjust to a person’s size and form can help redistribute pressure and provide support for activities of daily living for patients with spinal cord injuries, report...