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Cory FoscoIn the United States, complications from hospital-acquired pressure ulcers cause an alarming 60,000 deaths each year. Although there are various established – and effective – methods to address and heal a pressure ulcer, prevention is …
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Cory FoscoIn the same way that a healthy diet can influence clear skin, it can also have a positive effect on how well the skin fights off wounds. The epidermis is, after all, the body’s front-line …
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Cory FoscoWith many types of available dressings, some caregivers and nursing assistants may question which is the most effective when applied to leg ulcers. Luckily, the answer is simple – and so is the dressing. According …
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Cory FoscoA recent report published by the editors at American Medical News used statistics from Minnesota to deliver a snapshot of serious reportable events that take place in hospital settings. It indicated that in 2012, 41% …
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Cory FoscoWhen a patient must spend prolonged periods of time in bed, the risk for pressure ulcers to form increases. There are, however, several methods that, when employed properly, can greatly reduce those chances. The first …
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March 11, 2013 