wenbonmac

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1. NURSES pampering DAY...what would you want??

   wenbonmac posted a topic in General Nursing

   Our nursing staff is planning our own "nurses pampering day party" and we all bring a gift or bag of pampering gifts. We can spend any amount we want but most I think are around $50. I was on the QVC...

2. Unna boot question

   wenbonmac replied to snowconemouth's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Our wound clinic threw unna boots out the window. We've had much better healing rates with 3 or 4 layer compression if ABI's are

3. Debriding enzyme?

   wenbonmac replied to NrsJena's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Until we have removed the cause of pressure, nothing works too well. But, Panafil we've seen the best results

4. Anyone have a pt with non healing leg wounds?

   wenbonmac replied to wenbonmac's topic in Home Health

   Is that all you used was vigilon? What type of wounds were they?

5. Where online can patients go for help??

   wenbonmac replied to wenbonmac's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I appreciate your reply. She is a non smoker. I work in the wound clinic and yes a CWOCN is on the case as well. She has had a dietician consult and no diabetes. Her wbc's are low. We have her in 4...

6. Anyone have a pt with non healing leg wounds?

   wenbonmac posted a topic in Home Health

   Has anyone had a patient who was a hairstylist for 30 years and now has non healing leg ulcers medial and lateral malleolus. Have tried dermagraft, aquacel AG, debridement, 4 layer compression, non...

7. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

   wenbonmac replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a clinic and closed on weekends...don't have to deal with that junk

8. Where online can patients go for help??

   wenbonmac posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Hi, I have a patient who needs help with her wounds. Leg ulcers near ankles that are not healing. She doesn't know who to turn to or where to get help. She is independant. We would like to post her...