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1. sacral wound dressing help

   ROSIEK replied to lpn1313's topic in Wound

   With the recent changes to F-Tag 315 it is not appropriate to use a urinary catheter unless medically indicated. A catheter to prevent contamination to a wound is considered a convenience and is a red flag to surveyors. Gladase and gladase c are le...

2. Help c wound care and dressing choices

   ROSIEK replied to Todd SPN's topic in Wound

   The wound bed preparation platform addresses these issues. In order to close a wound you must first remove the barriers. Necrotic tissue Bacterial Burden Unmanaged Moisture Choose a dressing based on what the bARRIERS ARE.

3. Help c wound care and dressing choices

   ROSIEK replied to Todd SPN's topic in Wound

   Search for books by Cathy Thomas Hess and Sharon Baronowski and Elizabeth Ayello. I know this is an old message from you but others will have the same concerns.

4. sacral wound dressing help

   ROSIEK replied to lpn1313's topic in Wound

   I would suggest revisiting the allevyn sacrum, being sure to use skin prep making sure it is dry before applying the bordered allevyn. Start at the bottom to ensure you do not have gaps near the anus. Fold and smooth from the center of the dressing. ...

5. Xenaderm?

   ROSIEK replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Wound

   I use smith and nephews Extra Protective cream(EPC) for the denuded skin. It is not ordered from the phamacy but can be kept on the shelf saving lots of money. it has 30% zinc oxide. works well around exuding wounds to protect the peri-wound area a...

6. Xenaderm?

   ROSIEK replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Wound