Volume 58 - Issue 2 - February 2012
Department
02/01/2012
Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a complicated-sounding term for chronic constipation. It involves difficulty in passing stool, hard stool, straining for more than 15 minutes, or incomplete evacuation occurring at least weekly and...
Obstructive defecation syndrome (ODS) is a complicated-sounding term for chronic constipation. It involves difficulty in passing stool, hard stool, straining for more than 15 minutes, or incomplete evacuation occurring at least weekly and...
Obstructive defecation...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
02/01/2012
There is no peace among equals because equality doesn’t exist in the universe. Either one prevails and the other follows, or both negotiate their differences and create a greater partnership. – Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt
Throughout her...
There is no peace among equals because equality doesn’t exist in the universe. Either one prevails and the other follows, or both negotiate their differences and create a greater partnership. – Harold J. Duarte-Bernhardt
Throughout her...
There is no peace among equals...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Literature Review
02/01/2012
Abstract
The validity and reliability of the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer development has been established in a variety of patient care settings, but studies suggest the scale does not capture risk factors in surgical patients. The...
Abstract
The validity and reliability of the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer development has been established in a variety of patient care settings, but studies suggest the scale does not capture risk factors in surgical patients. The...
Abstract
The validity and...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Industry Insider
02/01/2012
Senior management change announced
Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC (Norcross, GA) announced that Randy Schwartz, who was the Vice President of Marketing for the Wound Care Division in the US, has been appointed to the position of Global...
Senior management change announced
Mölnlycke Health Care US, LLC (Norcross, GA) announced that Randy Schwartz, who was the Vice President of Marketing for the Wound Care Division in the US, has been appointed to the position of Global...
Senior management change...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
02/01/2012
An abundance of research supports nutrition guidelines for treating pressure ulcers, but published guidelines on medical nutrition therapy for postsurgical wounds do not exist. Surgical wounds are distinctly different from chronic types of...
An abundance of research supports nutrition guidelines for treating pressure ulcers, but published guidelines on medical nutrition therapy for postsurgical wounds do not exist. Surgical wounds are distinctly different from chronic types of...
An abundance of research...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Department
02/01/2012
The AAWC celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care by offering a 25% limited-time discount on 2012 clinician membership dues!
In recognition of the SAWC’s 25th Anniversary in Atlanta, April 19-22, the AAWC is...
The AAWC celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care by offering a 25% limited-time discount on 2012 clinician membership dues!
In recognition of the SAWC’s 25th Anniversary in Atlanta, April 19-22, the AAWC is...
The AAWC celebrates the 25th...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Feature
Empirical Studies
02/01/2012
Abstract
Pressure ulcer (PU) development remains a significant complication among at-risk patients. Optimal prevention strategies start with knowledge about current evidence-based prevention interventions. A pilot study was conducted to...
Abstract
Pressure ulcer (PU) development remains a significant complication among at-risk patients. Optimal prevention strategies start with knowledge about current evidence-based prevention interventions. A pilot study was conducted to...
Abstract
Pressure ulcer (PU)...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
02/01/2012
Abstract
The cost of pressure ulcers, especially Stage III and Stage IV ulcers, is substantial. A 27-year-old man with a 6-year history of quadriplegia developed an ischial pressure ulcer. Twelve months of treatment with wet-to-dry...
Abstract
The cost of pressure ulcers, especially Stage III and Stage IV ulcers, is substantial. A 27-year-old man with a 6-year history of quadriplegia developed an ischial pressure ulcer. Twelve months of treatment with wet-to-dry...
Abstract
The cost of pressure...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
Guest Editorial
02/01/2012
This year in particular, as the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) celebrates its 25th anniversary, there are many reasons to be proud about the journey to awareness and best practice related to pressure ulcers. No longer do we...
This year in particular, as the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) celebrates its 25th anniversary, there are many reasons to be proud about the journey to awareness and best practice related to pressure ulcers. No longer do we...
This year in particular, as...
02/01/2012
Wound Management & Prevention
