Empathy in ostomy careEmpathy relies on understanding an experience from another’s perspective. A simulated learning activity such as wearing an ostomy bag for a day, in combination…
Fistula management basicsAs nurses, we care for various types of patients, but sometimes, we encounter patients with comorbidities we’ve only read about. We can feel overwhelmed…
Foot assessment and careFor the foot to properly perform its main functions of weight bearing and propulsion, 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons, muscles, ligaments,…
Diabetic foot ulcers in ambulatory settingsFoot ulcers continue to present a serious health concern for patients with diabetes. About 26 million people a year experience diabetic foot ulcers with…
Skin integrity and steroid medicationsClinicians frequently mistake moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) for early-stage hospital-acquired pressure injury. MASD and PI require distinctly different treatments, which makes accurate identification crucial.…
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuriesEvidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available best practice…
Vancomycin flushing syndromeShantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and an infection…
Skin failure: A historical perspectiveKennedy terminal ulcer. Kennedy lesion. Skin failure. Skin changes at life’s end. Terminal ulcers. Trombley-Brennan terminal tissue injury. End-stage skin. Skin changes associated with…
Wound care: Five evidence-based practicesNurses, physical therapists, physicians, and surgeons perform wound care in almost every care setting; however, evidence-based practices continue to elude many healthcare providers. Five…
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basicsMoisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces or urine,…
Ostomy basicsSeveral myths about ostomies exist, including that they’re malodorous or messy, they interfere with daily activities and hobbies, and they limit quality of life.…
Venous ulcer carePrompt, proper care will help reduce complications and improve quality of life. Venous ulcers are the most common lower extremity wounds in the United…
Empathy in ostomy careEmpathy relies on understanding an experience from another’s perspective. A simulated learning activity such as wearing an ostomy bag for a day,…
Fistula management basicsAs nurses, we care for various types of patients, but sometimes, we encounter patients with comorbidities we’ve only read about. We can…
Foot assessment and careFor the foot to properly perform its main functions of weight bearing and propulsion, 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 tendons,…
Diabetic foot ulcers in ambulatory settingsFoot ulcers continue to present a serious health concern for patients with diabetes. About 26 million people a year experience diabetic foot…
Skin integrity and steroid medicationsClinicians frequently mistake moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) for early-stage hospital-acquired pressure injury. MASD and PI require distinctly different treatments, which makes accurate…
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuriesEvidence indicates that the cost of preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) is significantly lower than the cost to treat. However, despite available…
Vancomycin flushing syndromeShantae Demano*, a 62-year-old woman with a history of recent total left knee surgery, is admitted to the ICU with sepsis and…
Skin failure: A historical perspectiveKennedy terminal ulcer. Kennedy lesion. Skin failure. Skin changes at life’s end. Terminal ulcers. Trombley-Brennan terminal tissue injury. End-stage skin. Skin changes…
Wound care: Five evidence-based practicesNurses, physical therapists, physicians, and surgeons perform wound care in almost every care setting; however, evidence-based practices continue to elude many healthcare…
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basicsMoisture-associated skin damage (MASD), inflammation and erosion of the skin, results from prolonged exposure to different sources of moisture such as feces…
Ostomy basicsSeveral myths about ostomies exist, including that they’re malodorous or messy, they interfere with daily activities and hobbies, and they limit quality…
Venous ulcer carePrompt, proper care will help reduce complications and improve quality of life. Venous ulcers are the most common lower extremity wounds in…
Diabetic foot ulcers in ambulatory settingsBy: Lisa Hill, MSN, RN, CWOCN; Kathleen Petrillo, BSN, RN; Amy Buchanan, BSN, RN, CWOCN; Ayana Brown, RN; Connor Hill, BS, CFA; Mercedes Monari, RN, CWOCN; Jacqueline Harris, MSN, RN-BC; and Kathleen Rose, BSN, RN
Skin integrity and steroid medicationsBy: Kathryn Fleming, PhD, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, FACHE, and Isabella Kocienski, RN, CCN
Preventing hospital-acquired pressure injuriesBy: Casia Tomlinson, RN; Patricia Edwards, EdD, RN, ANEF; and Laura Pfeifer, MS, RN, NEA-BC
Moisture-associated skin damage: The basicsBy: Armi S. Earlam, DNP, MPA, BSN, RN, CWOCN, and Lisa Woods, MSN, BSN, RN, CWOCN
