Karen Bauer, DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C

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03/02/2021

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

Based on several case series, patients with COVID-19-associated acute limb ischemia (from arterial thrombosis) were generally > 60 years old, overweight, and had other chronic conditions like hypertension, peripheral arterial disease, and...

Based on several case series,...

03/02/2021

Wound Care

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Thrombotic Complications Associated with COVID-19

03/01/2021

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

Wound care patients often have multiple comorbid factors that put them at risk for COVID-19. We also know that thrombotic and embolic (abnormal blood clotting) complications are common in patients with COVID-19.

Wound care patients often have...

03/01/2021

Wound Care

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Management of Thrombotic Complications in Patients with COVID

03/02/2021

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

Management strategies have yet to be proven, however when large- or medium-sized vessels are involved, re-vascularization may be an option. Some people might think of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in small vessel thrombosis. Because of the...

Management strategies have yet...

03/02/2021

Wound Care

SAWC Insights

Compression A-Z: SAWC Extended Q&A

11/30/2020

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

When evaluating whether compression therapy is safe for a specific patient, in addition to ABIs, it is important to consider other factors as well. In this interview, Karen Bauer provides insight into factors clinicians should consider with...

When evaluating whether...

11/30/2020

Wound Care

Practice Dilemmas

Practice Dilemmas: Conditions That Mimic Pressure Ulcers/Injuries— To Be or Not To Be?

02/01/2021

Joy E. Schank , MSN, ANP, RN, CWCN;

Elizabeth Faust , MSN, CRNP, CSWS, CWOCN-AP, DAPWCA;

Diane R. Maydick-Youngberg , EdD, APRN-BC, CWOCN;

Holly Kirkland-Kyhn , PhD, FNP, GNP, CWCN, FAANP;

Jessica Miles , MS, BSN, RN, CNS, AOCNS;

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

Diane Sandman , MSN, FNP-C, CWOCN;

Oleg Teleten , MS, RN, CWCN;

Alura Barsun , MSN, FNP-C, RN;

Ruth Bryant , PhD, MS, RN, CWOCN;

Anthony Tickner , DPM, FRCPS, FACCWS, FAPWH, FAPWCA;

Salomé Loera , BSN, RN, PCCN, CCRN-CMC, DNPc;

Sanaz Martin , MS, FNP-C, RN, CWON;

Emily Greenstein , APRN, CNP, CWON, FACCWS;

Melania Howell , BSN, BS, RN, CWOCN, DAPWCA, DNPc;

The purpose of this compendium is to describe and illustrate conditions that may mimic pressure ulcers/injuries.

The purpose of this compendium...

02/01/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Expert Insights

Removing Necrosis From A Wound Bed Using Debridement

03/17/2021

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

Wound debridement is a fundamental concept in the wound bed preparation model. Both the removal of necrosis from a wound bed and the process of debridement are crucial to infection prevention and wound healing.

Wound debridement is a...

03/17/2021

Wound Care