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  1. This is a discussion on Answers to "Which Dressing Should I Use"? in Wound / Ostomy / Continence Nursing, part of Nursing Specialties ... "Which Dressing Should I Use" is a frequent lament on AN. The Wound Care Education Institute ...

    by Admin Jul 29, '12
    "Which Dressing Should I Use" is a frequent lament on AN.

    The Wound Care Education Institute has a wonderful outline of wound care product selection advice under Wound Dressing Categories, including indications and disadvantages:
    http://woundconsultant.com/files/WOU...CATEGORIES.pdf



    See their many resources...bottom section of website has web links too.

    Pressure Ulcer Staging

    Differentiating Lower Extremity Ulcers

    Moist Wound Healing

    Wound Documentation Tips

    Prevention of Skin Breakdown

    Nutrients Necessary for Wound Healing

    Non-Sterile Dressing Change Procedure

    Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) Documentation Form

    Wound Dressing Categories

    Dakins Solution Recipe
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  4. Admin
    Jul 29, '12 by
    The Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers - USPharmacist ...



    Added to above list:
    Antimicrobial dressings include:
    a. Iodine solution: Iodoform gauze -packing strips sizes 1/4", 1/2" , 1", 2"; Iodasorb gel
    b. Silver impregnated: Acquacel Ag; Acticoat, Silvasorb,
    c. Metronidazole gel -good for fungating wounds.


    Article:     ABC of wound healing: Wound dressings


    Wound Source     website has list of dressing categories with product names + manufacture:
    Dressings | Wound Care Dressings for Treatment of Pressure Ulcers |Diabetic Ulcers and Venous Ulcers

    Wound product pictures can be viewed at DME sites that include pricing like
    Medical Department Store
    Wound Care Shop
    Sterling Medical Services
    Disclamer: above sites have good pictures of products on the market, no endorsement/experience implied.
    Last edit by NRSKarenRN on Jul 30, '12
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  5. Asst. Admin
    Jul 29, '12 by
    THANK YOU!!!
  6. Jul 29, '12 by
    My facility has an EXCELLENT wound care team that has spoiled the hospital rotten with outstanding wound consults & detailed wound care instructions for every wound possible. For those who want this to be their speciality, consider attaining your CWOCN.
  7. Jul 30, '12 by
    Thanks so much for sharing NRSKarenRN!
  8. Jul 30, '12 by
    Thanks for sharing, NRSKarenRN!
  9. Guide
    Jul 30, '12 by
    This is a timely post, for me.
    Thank you!
  10. Jul 30, '12 by
    Thank you! These resources are greatly appreciated!
  11. Aug 3, '12 by
    NRSKarenRN - has anyone told you today just how amazing you are?

    I'm currently doing my wound care clinical rotation (CWCN boards to follow) and all your tips and links are most helpful!

    Many thanks,

    RiverNurse
  12. Admin
    Aug 3, '12 by
    Many thanks to Stephanie CETN who taught me the ropes about wound care.