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Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

See table with recommendation for nutritional optimization for PU/PI healing. Manage excessive moisture and shear: manage fecal/urinary incontinence to decrease ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention

... care, long-term acute care hospitals, long-term care (skilled nursing facilities), home health, community, etc). However each care setting presents specific ...

Patient Education in Wound Care and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

... This topic provides an update on the importance and benefits of patient education in wound care and HBOT, current gaps, commonly used methods, and resources

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Introduction and Assessment

A pressure ulcer/injury (PU/PI) can present as intact skin and/or ulcer and may be painful. It occurs as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with ...

Telehealth in Wound Care - Evidence and Best Practices

... Telehealth has become an important tool in the management of chronic wounds

Acute Burns - Treatment

For a review and framework for assessment of acute burns including first aid and initial care (primary assessment, assessment of inhalation injury, secondary ...

Compression Therapy

Compression therapy is considered the mainstay of venous leg ulcer (VLU) treatment and along with standard care has the potential to heal 50%-75% of VLU.

Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention

... Venous Leg Ulcers (VLU) are relatively common, affecting 1% of the population in the U

Skin Tears - Introduction and Assessment

... Diagnosis: Diagnosis is clinical, based on history and physical examination

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

... in addition to standard hospital care.[2]. 2CFor patients with DFU classified as Wagner Grade 2 or lower, clinical practice guidelines suggest against the ...

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