What kind of pressure relieving devices are being used? What is the nature of the wound beds? These could be incontinence lesions? Maybe some aquacel/aquacel ag under the duoderm may help. Or perhaps...
Has this area become necrotic from pressure? or the patients co morbidity? Is it wet or dry gangrene? Iodosorb (Smith and Nephew) which is cadexomer iodine would help dry up the area or a simple...
Thanks for reply I understand this, I was asking about California specifically as I have passed the NCLEX for this state. I am aware that nurses in the US are also having difficulty finding...
Hey Guys, Just wondering about the possibility of H1B sponsorship in California. I am a Tissue Viability nurse ( Wound Care, Bsc) and have passed the Nlcex for the state. My husband is a LPR, so I am...
I would agree with previous posts. Mepilex/ mepilex bordered is ideal for these skin tears when the edges cannot be approximated. Duoderm would further damage this fragile
Hi, I would agree with the previous post that an antimicrobial dressing would be appropriate in this patients case, also protection of the periwound skin with Cavilon spray would prevent maceration....