Wound care protocols pressure ulcers

    • Bedsores (pressure ulcers) - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

      Pressure ulcer without necrotic tissue or infection: 1. Hydrogel (IntraSite) is appropriate for ulcers with minimal drainage, Cover with gauze and change every 24 hours. 2. Alginate (Sorbsan) is appropriate for ulcers with moderate drainage. Cover with gauze or foam . dressing and change every 24 hours. 3.

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    • [DOC File]ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL - Wound/Ostomy Related …

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      Pressure points observed [insert any alterations from intact]. Pressure ulcers observed. The documentation for each pressure ulcer observed should include the following detail in the CARE documentation: Location. Classification. Measurement. Wound pain. Wound exudate – amount and character. Surrounding skin. Tunneling. Undermining. Wound bed

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      Engage key nurses, physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, wound ostomy and continence (WOC) nurses, inpatient units, and representatives from quality improvement and information services to develop evidence-based guidelines, care paths, or protocols for the full continuum of care for the prevention of pressure ulcers.8

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    • [DOCX File]Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals: A Toolkit for ...

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      Halstead LS. Dang T. Elrod M. Convit RJ. Rosen MJ. Woods S. Teleassessment compared with live assessment of pressure ulcers in a wound clinic: a pilot study. Advances in Skin & Wound Care. 16(2):91-6, 2003 Mar-Apr. Kodza L, Scheurich A. The impact of telemedicine on outcomes of chronic wounds in the home care setting. Ost/Wound Manag 2000;46(10 ...

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    • [DOC File]STANDARDS FOR CHOOSING SUPPORT SURFACES

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      Most hospitals have a Wound Care Team that directs wound care and assists in preventive practices. The Wound Care Team is your hospital’s content expert on pressure ulcer prevention. The Wound Care Team may be a formal or informal department, or it may be an individual clinician.

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      3.2.4 Wound Care Specialist – Provides assessment, treatment recommendations and education; provides direct wound care treatment. SECTION 4. PROCEDURE. An appropriate plan of care will be implemented for any pressure ulcers. See Appendix 2 for suggested dressings. Physician orders will be obtained for wound treatment. Documentation

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    • [DOC File]FAQ: Photography for pressure ulcer documentation:

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      Engage key nurses, physicians, hospitalists, pharmacists, wound ostomy and continence (WOC) nurses, inpatient units, and representatives from quality improvement and information services to develop evidence-based guidelines, care paths, or protocols for the full continuum of care for the prevention of pressure ulcers.

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