Skin Conditions/Skin Care
Legal Perils and Pitfalls of Wound Care – Is That Ulcer Unavoidable or Not?
January 31, 2019
by Heidi H. Cross, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, CWON
"If a patient is cold, if a patient is feverish, if a patient is faint, if he is sick after taking food, if he has a bed sore, it is generally the fault not...
Long-Term Care: Skin Assessment Observation
October 29, 2020
By Susan Cleveland, BSN, RN, WCC, CDP
The subject of my previous blog on skin assessment was interview; here in part 2, we will look at the elements of observation. Interviewing clients and signifi...
Maintaining Skin Integrity
February 28, 2019
by the WoundSource Editors
The skin is the largest organ of our body, covering 18 square feet and weighing approximately 12 pounds. Despite positive characteristics, the skin is always susceptible ...
Managing Radiation Complications Affecting the Skin
September 4, 2013
By Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, FACCWS
Radiation is used to kill cancer cells. Unfortunately, radiation does not discriminate between cancer cells and healthy cells. Skin cells are particular...
Managing Skin in At-Risk Populations
February 28, 2019
by the WoundSource Editors
Those working with at-risk populations must be aware of how to address the skin care needs of our patients and prevent pressure ulcers and injuries. At-risk populations, ...
Managing Your Patient’s Microclimate
May 31, 2021
Vulnerable skin within the skin microclimate is caused by a multitude of factors that are often aggravated by one another. Urine and feces, for example, have a negative impact on the skin as a result ...
