Volume 50 - Issue 8 - August, 2004
Feature
Empirical Studies
08/01/2004
Heavy microbial contamination has a negative effect on wound healing. Polymicrobial colonization and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria may impede the healing of delayed closure surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and diabetic...
Heavy microbial contamination has a negative effect on wound healing. Polymicrobial colonization and the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria may impede the healing of delayed closure surgical wounds, pressure ulcers, and diabetic...
Heavy microbial...
08/01/2004
Wound Management & Prevention
Empirical Studies
08/01/2004
In 1987, Congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) to address growing concerns about conditions in long-term care facilities. The Nursing Home Quality Reform Act (NHRA) was included in the OBRA legislation to...
In 1987, Congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) to address growing concerns about conditions in long-term care facilities. The Nursing Home Quality Reform Act (NHRA) was included in the OBRA legislation to...
In 1987, Congress passed the...
08/01/2004
Wound Management & Prevention
Column
Guest Editorial
08/01/2004
Support surfaces are widely accepted as some of the most important tools used to help prevent the development of pressure ulcers and to help heal existing ulcers. Yet, deciding which support surface- which mattress, bed, overlay or...
Support surfaces are widely accepted as some of the most important tools used to help prevent the development of pressure ulcers and to help heal existing ulcers. Yet, deciding which support surface- which mattress, bed, overlay or...
Support surfaces are widely...
08/01/2004
Wound Management & Prevention
