NursSherri

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1. Wound classification?

   NursSherri replied to Kim, HHRN's topic in Wound

   First, I would make sure that this is not cellulitis. Red and indurated are classic signs here. This may be from prolonged LE edema r/t CHF. There does not have to be a "wound" for there to be weeping, but this may cause further skin instability an...

2. WHAT do you call this?

   NursSherri replied to regnurse1995's topic in Wound

   Of course, it is important to look at the individuals in this case....one can only assume from the information given here. I don't usually see skin just tearing from moving the pt right in the gluteal cleft. I would look at what is the common denomi...

3. WHAT do you call this?

   NursSherri replied to regnurse1995's topic in Wound

   generally gluteal cleft wounds that are linear in this way are caused from moisture, and would be classified as moisture associated damage. We use Molnlycke's silicone foam dressings for all coccyx/sacral surface wounds. you could use foam, or hydro...

4. DM Heel Ulcer - Wound Care Help!

   NursSherri replied to LadyBug52's topic in Wound

   if a pt has a large periwound callous, it needs to be debrided so proper healing can occur. strict offloading is a must, and so orthotics should be looked at. sometimes diabetic foot ulcers (plantar) need to "look" worse before they get better.

5. pain with mesalt - advice, alternatives?

   NursSherri replied to nursekelly217's topic in Wound

   My concern here is that so many products have been used with no success! A wound can not heal if the etiology is not addressed. If this pt has copious drng, then it is likely a venous stasis ulcer. You should get an ABI (ankle brachial index) whic...