Pressure ulcers — also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores — are wounds that result from low blood flow. Stage 2 pressure ulcers are usually open wounds, like an ulcer, with swelling, discoloration, ...
How can you tell if skin breakdown in the buttock region is moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) from incontinence, versus a pressure injury? MASD is the irritation or erosion of the skin secondary ...
New peer-reviewed study shows significant real-world improvement in pressure-ulcer healing with advanced cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products compared to standard care. MISSOULA, MT / ACCESS ...
Mémo-Qc, Mtr. Patrick Martin-Ménard and Sylvie Brosseau invite you to a press conference following the release of the report by Coroner Dave Kimpton, who presided over the public inquiry into the ...
When a resident of a nursing home suffers from severe pressure ulcers any claim against the facility may initially seem indefensible. But careful evaluation of the record may very well show that not ...
Wound care is costly, costing at least $28.1 billion annually for the Medicare population alone. Treating patients with wounds can be complex as they often have multiple comorbidities that impede ...
Q: Does tube feeding help wound healing? A: The decision to place a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube (PEG) is a difficult one. The inability to eat or drink often accompanies people ...
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