JammyPam

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1. Cutting VAC foam

   JammyPam replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound

   Is the patient taking Nicorandil (Ikorel) for angina? Ive dealt with a few caused by it they can be difficult & need monitored closely incase there is fistula formation to the bowel

2. Cutting VAC foam

   JammyPam replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound

   Its so much easier using gauze based systems for Topical Negative Pressure, no cutting, gauze fills the cavity, its great for sinus' and works at much lower pressures (80mmHg) which patients find more comfortable & to be honest I think it gives b...

3. Transitioning to Wound Care Nursing

   JammyPam replied to aab1964's topic in Wound

   Hi, I work in the UK as our equivalent of WOCN, known as a Tissue Viability Nurse. In many ways we are lucky in the Uk as we qualify as a Registered nurse & dont have to apply for licences as we move counties etc. Ive done the TVN job for 5 yea...