Pressure injuries (PIs) in the US are estimated to affect 2.5 million patients annually with incidence ranging from 2.9% to 69% and the highest incidence occurring in ICU patients. Costs for the care and management of a PI range from $9.1 billion to $11.6
2024-12-19
When Leslie Maynor was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the inner ear, she became fearful her life would end. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment to remove the cancer, Leslie developed severe burns and was left with a hole that was
2024-11-22
• Carefully assess end-of-life skin and wound patients/residents for pain, odor, and exudate • Develop individualized interventions to optimize pain control, odor control, and exudate management 6. Educate patients and their circles of care •
2024-10-14
AMG is a top-five, post–acute hospital system with 11 hospitals, some of which are embedded in larger, full-service hospitals. With a reputation for providing expert wound care, they often take on difficult cases that other hospitals turn away. The AMG
2024-10-05
Patients at end of life (EOL) may experience avoidable and unavoidable skin breakdown prior to their death. Avoidable skin breakdown includes some pressure injuries (PIs), whereas unavoidable skin breakdown includes Kennedy terminal ulcers (KTUs),
2024-09-30
The US spends $1 trillion on healthcare waste care with avoidable complications, inappropriate care, preventable readmissions, and treatments at low-value sites of care. Although this seems unfavorable to healthcare stakeholders, its professionals—nurses,
2024-09-22
Wound care consumes a considerable proportion of NHS resources, particularly for services that deliver healthcare outside hospitals. It is estimated that around 50% of community nursing time is spent delivering wound care. The burden is considerable for
2024-08-28
Preventing and Managing Skin Complications in the Acute Care Setting: Insights, Experiences and Recommendations from Wound Care Experts Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) defines a spectrum of injuries characterized by the inflammation and denudation of
2024-08-18
Compression therapy is the standard of care for edema control and lower limb wound healing. It also reduces the volume of the venous structure, enabling distorted venous valves to regain function and
2024-07-19