hanoverianfever

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  1. Point Click Care

    hanoverianfever posted a topic in International Nursing

    I was just wondering if any long term care facility's were using pcc. We are located in B.C. and have just started using this system a few months ago. The problem we seem to be having is related to...

  2. To debride......or not to debride

    hanoverianfever posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a patient who is 93 years old. She is well nourished, but has been failing over the past few weeks. She has just acquired a Blister/pressure area to her heel. The area a few days ago appeared...

  3. To debride......or not to debride

    hanoverianfever replied to hanoverianfever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes, thankyou dressagediva. That is definately a concern, we will have to assess it and

  4. To debride......or not to debride

    hanoverianfever replied to hanoverianfever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually, it is a circular foam piece which sits around the calf. The pressure/blister area is on the heel, so we are not creating any pressure. I am a nurse who works in Canada, and I have not heard...

  5. Co-worker Taking OVer

    hanoverianfever replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I understand your frustration. I have been in a similar situation before. The problem is, is that she wants to be in this position alone. She wants to appear much more credible to families,residents...

  6. To debride......or not to debride

    hanoverianfever replied to hanoverianfever's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    yes thanks, we are using a donut like cusion and making sure that we are not putting any pressure to the area. I had the doctor look at it, but doctors usually are not the greatest at wound care lol!!...