Pressure injury assessment
A Pressure Injury (PI) assessment is a written record or picture of the status and progress that the PI is making. Assessments should include…
Wound/Ostomy Care
New research on the connection between genetics and wound healing
A new study published in Plos Pathogens examines the connection between wound microbiomes and wound healing. (more…)
New microscopy technique can be used to study the progression of wound healing
A new microscope developed by researchers at the DSK Center for Optical Molecular Imaging has the ability to track collagen that helps in wound…
New study focuses on wound healing mechanisms
A new study recently published in Nature Communications focuses on the “biomechanical properties of skin wounds.” (more…)
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should receive education…
Wound dehiscence
Dehiscence of abdominal surgical wounds is a medical emergency and requires immediate action to reduce further complications. Knowing who is at risk and the…
Nursing excellence: Successful steps to reduce pressure injuries related to noninvasive ventilation
Empowered professionals enhance patient safety. (more…)
Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese
Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury compared to…
Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury prevention
Learn the risk factors and tailor prevention to device type. Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common but preventable patient care issue with…
STAMP out skin tears: Skin tear assessment, management, and prevention
William Brown* is a 78-year-old man with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and renal insufficiency. He recently suffered a hip fracture when he tripped…
Preventing pressure injuries in medical-surgical patients
How to overcome competing priorities to provide nurse education. An interview with Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN/APN, clinical associate professor, Rutgers School of…
Initial assessment and management of burn patients
In 2016, more than 200,000 people in the United States were hospitalized with injuries from smoke, fire, or flame exposure; more than 6,000 died.…
Pressure injury assessment
A Pressure Injury (PI) assessment is a written record or picture of the status and progress that the PI is making. Assessments…
New research on the connection between genetics and wound healing
A new study published in Plos Pathogens examines the connection between wound microbiomes and wound healing. (more…)
New microscopy technique can be used to study the progression of wound healing
A new microscope developed by researchers at the DSK Center for Optical Molecular Imaging has the ability to track collagen that helps…
New study focuses on wound healing mechanisms
A new study recently published in Nature Communications focuses on the “biomechanical properties of skin wounds.” (more…)
Obesity: Skin issues and skinfold management
A common misconception is that adults who are obese can’t experience malnourishment because their weight suggests excess caloric intake. All clinicians should…
Wound dehiscence
Dehiscence of abdominal surgical wounds is a medical emergency and requires immediate action to reduce further complications. Knowing who is at risk…
Nursing excellence: Successful steps to reduce pressure injuries related to noninvasive ventilation
Empowered professionals enhance patient safety. (more…)
Turning and repositioning patients who are morbidly obese
Training, teamwork, and the right equipment can prevent pressure injuries. Takeaways: Bariatric patients have a threefold risk of developing a pressure injury…
Evidence-based practice: Medical device–related pressure injury prevention
Learn the risk factors and tailor prevention to device type. Medical device–related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) are a common but preventable patient care…
STAMP out skin tears: Skin tear assessment, management, and prevention
William Brown* is a 78-year-old man with a history of diabetes, hypertension, and renal insufficiency. He recently suffered a hip fracture when…
Preventing pressure injuries in medical-surgical patients
How to overcome competing priorities to provide nurse education. An interview with Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN/APN, clinical associate professor, Rutgers…
Initial assessment and management of burn patients
In 2016, more than 200,000 people in the United States were hospitalized with injuries from smoke, fire, or flame exposure; more than…