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1. Skin Tears........

   pmsrn76 replied to BIG T's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Thin foams (Mitraflex or Flexan) work well and can be left in place 7

2. Xenaderm?

   pmsrn76 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Anyone remember Granulex? Xenaderm is Granulex in a cream. Requires Rx. Have heard it works great on I's and II's. Tegasorb is a good alternative to Duoderm. Criticaid also works well on I's and...

3. What is the reason for packing a wound?

   pmsrn76 replied to christvs's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   The reasons for packing are: to fill dead space, to maintain a warm moist environment, to absorb drainage and to debride, depending on the type of dressing. Check out the WOCN.org website--lots of...

4. Can someone explain OASIS to me? Simply what does it mean?

   pmsrn76 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Home Health

   Understanding it and getting it right, especially the ICD9 coding part and the MO questions that govern payment, is crucial for reimbursement. The CMS website can be very helpful, as can someone in...

5. N Myrtle Beach Hospitals

   pmsrn76 replied to guest22304's topic in General Nursing

   Total Care, InCare, Liberty, Winyah, DHEC (state agency) and I would avoid

6. Foot care training

   pmsrn76 replied to kernow's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

   I have, only today, found allnurses.com. I was sent by my employer to the foot care course in 1997, then taught by Teresa Kelichi and an associate, in Charleston, SC. It was an 18 hour course then...