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: suggestions on compliance with new Quality of Life and Environment section...
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Donna Sardina
Jun 01, 2009
Donna Sardina, RN, MHA, WCC, President, Wound Care Education Institute
EHRs show promise for palliative ulcers
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Jun 06, 2016
Electronic health records may help palliative care providers better manage pressure ulcers within their facility, according to a new review in Wounds UK.
3M introduces IV port dressing
May 12, 2015
3M Critical and Chronic Care Solutions has launched its new 3M™ Tegaderm™ CHG Chlorhexidine Gluconate I.V. Port Dressing for patients with port devices under their skin, who are connected to a catheter...
Ask the treatment expert: What dressing works best on dry wounds?
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Susan Wickard
Aug 02, 2011
Susan Wickard, RN, BSN, CWCN, CWS, CLNC, Clinical Advisor, American Association for LTC Nursing
CDC: Contaminated syringes may be causing blood infections in nursing homes
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Emily Mongan
Nov 17, 2016
Contaminated syringes may have caused more than 150 bloodstream infections across several states, with long-term care residents being disproportionately hit, the Centers for Disease Control said last week.
Two-in-one shot may help better control blood sugar in diabetes, say researchers
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Alicia Lasek
May 11, 2020
Investigators have created a protective coating that wraps around insulin and amylin molecules, allowing them to coexist in a single syringe or insulin pump.
Through thick and thin
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Kimberly Marselas
Jul 06, 2017
Age, health declines may lead to skin breakdowns, but judicious use of products paired with nutritional and incontinence interventions can lessen the pain
FDA finally approves Amylin’s once-a-week diabetes injection
Feb 01, 2012
The third time was the charm for Amylin Pharmaceuticals’ once-a-week diabetes injection drug. Bydureon was approval Friday, following two prior rejections. Amylin executives say the new drug’s...
Saljet offers a cost-effective way to clean wounds in long-term care settings
May 11, 2010
Saljet saline vials are easy-to-use, unit dose sterile saline for wound care. They eliminate the need for large saline bottles and needles, and they greatly reduce the chance of infection in long-term...