Volume 55 - Issue 2 - February, 2009
Feature
Empirical Studies
02/01/2009
Abstract
The two-fold purpose of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Braden Scale Training Module is to teach nurses to use the Braden Scale to correctly assess pressure ulcer risk and to effectively plan risk-based prevention...
Abstract
The two-fold purpose of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC) Braden Scale Training Module is to teach nurses to use the Braden Scale to correctly assess pressure ulcer risk and to effectively plan risk-based prevention...
Abstract
The two-fold purpose...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
02/01/2009
Abstract
Obese patients often are immobile, acutely ill, and at high risk for developing pressure ulcers when admitted to acute care facilities. Pressure-relieving mattresses are an integral part of a pressure ulcer prevention plan of...
Abstract
Obese patients often are immobile, acutely ill, and at high risk for developing pressure ulcers when admitted to acute care facilities. Pressure-relieving mattresses are an integral part of a pressure ulcer prevention plan of...
Abstract
Obese patients often...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
02/01/2009
Abstract
Modern dressings such as hydrocolloids, gels, and foams are typically more expensive than traditional dressings such as gauze. However, if modern dressings require fewer changes, the overall cost of treatment may be lower despite...
Abstract
Modern dressings such as hydrocolloids, gels, and foams are typically more expensive than traditional dressings such as gauze. However, if modern dressings require fewer changes, the overall cost of treatment may be lower despite...
Abstract
Modern dressings...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
Guest Editorial
02/01/2009
Deep tissue injury (DTI) was first described by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel1 in 2002 as a unique form of pressure ulcers. Little was known about DTI at that time, but its seriousness was evident in case after case. Over...
Deep tissue injury (DTI) was first described by the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel1 in 2002 as a unique form of pressure ulcers. Little was known about DTI at that time, but its seriousness was evident in case after case. Over...
Deep tissue injury (DTI)...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
PEARLS FOR PRACTICE
02/01/2009
Tunneling wounds have channels that extend from a wound into and through subcutaneous tissue or muscle. They often are difficult to manage and may persist for long periods of time.
Tunnels occur for a variety of reasons. Commonly,...
Tunneling wounds have channels that extend from a wound into and through subcutaneous tissue or muscle. They often are difficult to manage and may persist for long periods of time.
Tunnels occur for a variety of reasons. Commonly,...
Tunneling wounds have...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
02/01/2009
Ostomy Wound Management is pleased to announce the return of The Ostomy Files, now sponsored by Coloplast Corp. This series of occasional articles features no-nonsense tips and insights for providing compassionate, high-quality management of...
Ostomy Wound Management is pleased to announce the return of The Ostomy Files, now sponsored by Coloplast Corp. This series of occasional articles features no-nonsense tips and insights for providing compassionate, high-quality management of...
Ostomy Wound Management is...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
02/01/2009
Most people intuitively recognize the fact that in order to heal what ails us we must provide the body with good nutrition. In part, this means providing an adequate number of calories or energy each day to meet the body’s needs. Quite...
Most people intuitively recognize the fact that in order to heal what ails us we must provide the body with good nutrition. In part, this means providing an adequate number of calories or energy each day to meet the body’s needs. Quite...
Most people intuitively...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
02/01/2009
Ostomy Wound Management introduces Smart Talk, a new online exclusive that will address various aspects of staff instruction to help clinicians become better educators.
Educating others, whether peers, superiors, patients/clients, or...
Ostomy Wound Management introduces Smart Talk, a new online exclusive that will address various aspects of staff instruction to help clinicians become better educators.
Educating others, whether peers, superiors, patients/clients, or...
Ostomy Wound Management...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
Literature Review
02/01/2009
Abstract
Pain is an ever-present problem in patients with pressure ulcers. As an advocate for persons with pressure ulcers, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) is concerned about pain. To synthesize available pressure ulcer...
Abstract
Pain is an ever-present problem in patients with pressure ulcers. As an advocate for persons with pressure ulcers, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) is concerned about pain. To synthesize available pressure ulcer...
Abstract
Pain is an...
02/01/2009
Wound Management & Prevention
