FifthBeetle ADN, LPN, RN

FifthBeetle is a ADN, LPN, RN and specializes in Wound Care.

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1. Literature to support measuring depth on surgical wound

   FifthBeetle replied to horsecrazy1's topic in Wound

   My interpretation of these wounds, as they are defined in texts, is that a new surgical wound of primary intention should become approximated (being joined by bond, strips, staples, or sutures) and exhibit a “healing ridge” by around post op day 5. I...

2. Dressing change policy

   FifthBeetle replied to Black_Scrunchie's topic in Wound

   I think it’s fair to assume that if dating a dressing is to record when the last change was done, then intentionally discarding that process is to obscure that information. You have to conduct your practice how you see fit when it comes to safety and...

3. Wound measurement question

   FifthBeetle replied to kristin10's topic in Wound

   My understanding is 12-6, 3-9; if the wound has a very diagonal orientation, longest length will be my first measurement. All lines perpendicular.

4. Management problems

   FifthBeetle replied to Katherine Meeker's topic in NP

   This is an older thread, but- stand your ground. Always be calm. She is out of her depth and you are making her work, which is a threat.