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Bed Bathing and Beyond: The Dos and Don'ts of Bedside Bathing

May 8, 2014

By Margaret Heale, RN, MSc, CWOCN I was in the shower getting ready for my day volunteering at the nursing home and my mind bemoaned again how much I miss bathing. Relaxing in a deep hot bath, pref...

The Effects of Biofilm and Prolonged Inflammation on the Wound Bed

July 31, 2021

Assessing the Wound Bed: What does it Need?

July 1, 2022

WoundSource Practice Accelerator: Wound Bed Preparation

June 21, 2019

JULY IS WOUND BED PREPARATION MONTH Wound bed preparation is the concept of improving healing rates by creating an ideal wound healing environment. As part of the WoundSource Practice Accelerator seri...

Beyond Bedsores: Teaching Caregivers About Cushions for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

November 13, 2015

By Cheryl Carver, LPN, WCC, CWCA, FACCWS, DAPWCA, CLTC It's November, and most people are thinking about turkey, stuffing, pumpkin spice, and the fall colors. But I think of Worldwide Pressure Ulce...

Beds: Powered & Air-Fluidized

Powered and air-fluidized beds are semi-electric or completely electric hospital support surfaces with a fully integrated powered mattress that has a total height of 3 inches or greater and a surface designed to reduce friction and shear. An air-fluidized support surface employs the circulation of filtered air through silicone-coated ceramic beads, creating the characteristics of fluid. Indicated for patients with stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers or post-operative myocutaneous flaps or skin grafts.

Terms to Know: Wound Bed Preparation

June 30, 2021

Anoxia: A condition marked by the absence of oxygen reaching the tissues. It differs from hypoxia, in which there is a decrease in the oxygen levels to tissue. Biocide tolerance: Demonstrating a to...