Ferne T. Elsass

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Wound Management With Active Leptospermum Honey

04/30/2020

Ferne T. Elsass ;

04/30/2020

Wound Care

Videos

An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure...Why is it so Hard to get Prevention Improvement in Place?

11/30/2021

Ferne T. Elsass ;

This video discusses the importance of pressure injury prevention from the perspective of a practicing Pediatric Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse.

This video discusses the...

11/30/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure…Why Is It So Hard To Get Prevention Improvements In Place?

02/09/2021

Ferne T. Elsass ;

One question I hear often is, “Will you look at this?” It is a phrase I love and hate to hear. It means I am trusted to know what to do, but I know I will not always have the answer. Whether the question is professional or personal, I see...

One question I hear often is,...

02/09/2021

Wound Care

Rapid Communication

A Sweet Solution: The Use of Medical-grade Honey on Oral Mucositis in the Pediatric Oncology Patient

12/11/2017

Ferne T. Elsass ;

12/11/2017

Wounds

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Active Leptospermum Honey and the Trauma Wound

05/12/2020

Ferne T. Elsass ;

Traumatic wounds can challenge even the most skilled provider, whether small or extensive. Wounds are wounds, why should traumatic wounds be any different?

Traumatic wounds can challenge...

05/12/2020

Wound Care

Preventing Pressure Injuries in the Adolescent Patient During the Intraoperative Period

Problem: Pressure injuries can develop at any time in the course of a patient’s hospitalization. While in the operating room (OR), the patient’s risk is elevated related to the surgical ...

Ferne T. Elsass ;

Dallas Seitz , BSN, RN;

08/19/2021

Non-pouching techniques in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Problem: The goals of ostomy pouching systems are to prevent stool or urine from reaching the skin and causing breakdown. For the premature ostomy population the adhesives are designed to...

Ferne T. Elsass ;

08/19/2021

A Novel Approach to Incontinent Associate Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients

Problem: Incontinence associate dermatitis is a common problem among the neonatal and pediatric populations. Frequent use of diapers and the dependent nature of an infant or child make t...

Ferne T. Elsass ;

Stephanie Furtando , BScN, RN, NSWOC, WOCC;

08/19/2021

Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System and the Pediatric Patient

Background: Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is a commonly used treatment in which a sponge is applied to a wound with negative pressure to augment healing. The process can be used ...

Ferne T. Elsass ;

07/15/2019