A new solution may be an option for management of non-infected partial- and full-thickness wounds, including chronic and acute wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, chronic vascular...
December 2017 Skin Care & Incontinence Buyer’s Guide
Jan 11, 2018
December 2017 Skin Care & Incontinence Buyer’s Guide
Using a nurse-led protocol to reduce infections
By
Gary Damkoehler
Oct 15, 2014
Urinary incontinence is a common and potentially disabling condition affecting up to 30% of those aged 65 years and older. Its prevalence in elderly nursing home patients — up to 70% are admitted with...
December 2010 Skin Care & Incontinence Buyers Guide
Nov 30, 2010
buyers guide Dec 2010
How to avoid wound care fines
By
Bardia Anvar, M.D.
Dec 28, 2015
Wounds with necrosis, slough or bio-burden are typically debrided with 70% of them decreasing in size by 25% in the first month with our approach.
December 2014 Skin Care & Incontinence Buyer’s Guide
Nov 20, 2014
Dec 2014 REV Buyer’s Guide
Aug. 15 webinar explores ‘incontinence revolution’
Aug 02, 2017
A new treatment approach that improves quality measures, falls risk and skin integrity is the reason for a “urinary incontinence revolution” — and the focus of an Aug. 15 McKnight’s...
Prevent incontinence-associated skin damage at June webinar
May 27, 2016
Attendees will learn how prevent inflammatory skin damage resulting from incontinence in residents based on the latest research in this CE-approved webinar.
Study finds ‘rare’ instance when age helps wounds heal
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 02, 2018
A compound whose presence in the bloodstream decreases with age likely helps older people develop fewer scars. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine found that stromal...
Showing residents how you care
By
Barbara Richter
Apr 22, 2015
Rising expectations among family members of seniors are inspiring many extended care providers to offer more comforts and amenities to their residents.