How can we reduce the environmental impact of wound management? 01 August, 2022 The National Wound Care Strategy Programme’s recommendations aim to improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions Abstract This article explores the anticipated impact on
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The literature on pressure injuries (PIs) continues to grow, and many important publications have appeared in the past year. However, as we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the authors have noticed interesting trends in the PI literature. Of
2024-04-04
It is a striking truth that chronic wounds are on the rise in the United States with 8.2 million people suffering from a non-healing wound, and climbing.¹ A chronic wound is a wound that cannot move through the healing process, generally taking longer than 4
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ST. PAUL, Minn., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3M (NYSE: MMM) today announced its intent to spin off its Health Care business, resulting in two world-class public companies well positioned to pursue their respective growth plans. The New 3M will remain a
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Living with diabetes poses a range of challenges, from
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• Carefully assess end-of-life skin and wound patients/residents for pain, odor, and exudate • Develop individualized interventions to optimize pain control, odor control, and exudate management 6. Educate patients and their circles of care •
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Pressure injuries (PIs) in the US are estimated to affect 2.5 million patients annually with incidence ranging from 2.9% to 69% and the highest incidence occurring in ICU patients. Costs for the care and management of a PI range from $9.1 billion to $11.6
2024-03-28
When Leslie Maynor was diagnosed with a rare cancer of the inner ear, she became fearful her life would end. After undergoing surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatment to remove the cancer, Leslie developed severe burns and was left with a hole that was
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