Acute Care Setting

Hypochlorous Acid Solution* for Wound Bed Preparation in the Surgical and Nonsurgical Patient

The use of hypochlorous acid (HOCL) in the preparation of the wound bed has become an increasingly well-accepted practice. Several guidelines have indicated that HOCL cleansers have the ...

08/19/2021

EMPIRICAL STUDIES

A Retrospective Comparison of Patient and Pressure Injury Data at Two Time Points in a Regional Hospital in France

07/01/2021

George Kosmadakis, MD, PhD

Marie Christine Martinez, MSC

Sandrine Andre, MSC

Enrique Da Costa Correia, MD

The prevalence of pressure injuries (PIs) and variables that may affect their development were assessed during 1 day in 2009 and 1 day in 2013. The authors conclude that, despite increased PI prevention efforts, an aging population may...

The prevalence of pressure...

07/01/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Collaborative Management of a High Output Ileostomy in the Acute Care Setting

This case study aims to present the management of a very high output ileostomy in the acute and critical care setting.

12/11/2019