Heather.leah

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1. Unna boot

   Heather.leah replied to bethroew's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Yes Unna Boots can be left in place unsupervised for up to a week as long as they are applied correctly. It would be wise to instruct the patient to remove the dressing if they experience pain that...

2. pain with mesalt - advice, alternatives?

   Heather.leah replied to nursekelly217's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   You stated that each time the wounds are debrided they get worse. This can be a sign that the patient doesn't have good blood flow to the area. Without good blood flow, no wound treatment will work....