pmsrn76

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1. Skin Tears........

   pmsrn76 replied to BIG T's topic in Wound

   Thin foams (Mitraflex or Flexan) work well and can be left in place 7 days.

2. Xenaderm?

   pmsrn76 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Wound

   Anyone remember Granulex? Xenaderm is Granulex in a cream. Requires Rx. Have heard it works great on I's and II's. Tegasorb is a good alternative to Duoderm. Criticaid also works well on I's and II's. Mesalt will debide a draining wound with lo...

3. What is the reason for packing a wound?

   pmsrn76 replied to christvs's topic in Wound

   The reasons for packing are: to fill dead space, to maintain a warm moist environment, to absorb drainage and to debride, depending on the type of dressing. Check out the WOCN.org website--lots of good info about wound care.

4. Can someone explain OASIS to me? Simply what does it mean?

   pmsrn76 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

   Understanding it and getting it right, especially the ICD9 coding part and the MO questions that govern payment, is crucial for reimbursement. The CMS website can be very helpful, as can someone in your agency who knows the ins and outs and can help...

5. N Myrtle Beach Hospitals

   pmsrn76 replied to guest22304's topic in South Carolina

   Total Care, InCare, Liberty, Winyah, DHEC (state agency) and I would avoid Alliance.

6. Foot care training

   pmsrn76 replied to kernow's topic in Entrepreneurs

   I have, only today, found allnurses.com. I was sent by my employer to the foot care course in 1997, then taught by Teresa Kelichi and an associate, in Charleston, SC. It was an 18 hour course then and the knowledge I obtained that weekend has been ...