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In our latest article we dive into the differences of Midline Catheters vs. Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs). Uncover their unique definitions and applications, adding a splash of excitement to your understanding of vascular access devices.  If you require additional information, please don't hesitate to reach out to us with a message! #MedicalDevices #PICCLines #Midlines #Nurses

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Title: Understanding Pressure Wounds in Nursing HomesPressure wounds, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are a significant concern in nursing homes, affecting many residents. These wounds result from prolonged pressure on the skin, often due to immobility, poor circulation, or inadequate care. Understanding the causes, prevention, and treatment of pressure wounds is crucial for ensuring the well-being of nursing home residents.Causes:Immobility: Residents who are bedridden or have limited mobility are at higher risk due to constant pressure on specific areas.Friction and Shear: Friction from rubbing against surfaces and shear forces from sliding down in bed can damage the skin's integrity.Poor Nutrition: Malnutrition and dehydration can weaken the skin, making it more susceptible to breakdown.Medical Conditions: Certain medical conditions such as diabetes and vascular disease impair circulation, increasing the risk of pressure wounds.Prevention:Regular Repositioning: Nursing staff should reposition residents every few hours to relieve pressure on vulnerable areas.Skin Care: Keeping the skin clean, dry, and moisturized can help prevent damage.Proper Nutrition: Providing residents with a balanced diet rich in protein and vitamins promotes skin health.Education: Educating staff and caregivers about the importance of pressure ulcer prevention is essential.Treatment:Wound Cleaning: Proper cleaning and dressing of wounds are crucial to prevent infection.Offloading Pressure: Using specialized cushions and mattresses helps redistribute pressure away from affected areas.Wound Care Products: Utilizing advanced wound care products such as hydrocolloid dressings can promote healing.Monitoring: Regular monitoring of wounds is necessary to track progress and detect any complications.Conclusion: Pressure wounds pose a significant challenge in nursing home care, but with proper prevention strategies and attentive care, their incidence can be reduced. It's essential for nursing home staff to be vigilant in identifying residents at risk and implementing proactive measures to maintain skin integrity. By prioritizing prevention and timely treatment, we can improve the quality of life for nursing home residents and prevent unnecessary suffering.

External urine management devices are the fast growing category amongst all critical care products. Growing at 72% YonY. #QiVi Male External Urine Management device is the only external device that does not use any absorbent or wicking material. QiVi is one size fits all, works on difficult retracted anatomies, on patients with large abdominal pannus and is 99.6% accurate in output measurement. Hospitals that have implemented QiVi have seen a 90% plus reduction in their CAUTI rates within the first two months. The amazing team Consure Medical launched this innovative product in the middle of a pandemic and now scaled it to 600+ ICU's across the US. Our next goal is 1600 Acute Care facilities in US in the next four quarters and establish QiVi as a standard of care across all critical care settings. We are excited to partner with Medline to bring this novel product to your facilities and provide critical care nurses an alternative to an archaic device like balloon catheters. #QiVi #Qoramatic #Qora #innovation #nursefriendly #criticalcarenurse #WOCN #urology

Our blog delves into the comprehensive details of PICC line insertion, including site selection, the Modified Seldinger Technique (MST), and best practices to ensure patient safety. Learn how to master these techniques to optimize vascular access and enhance patient care. Read more to elevate your clinical skills and protocols! 📩Contact us today for more information #PatientSafety #MedicalDevices #InfusionTherapy #PICCLines #Nurses

Reflection on bacteriostatic and bactericidal wound dressing products. Peadiatric burn is an unfortunate event that brings a lot of stress and frustration to the child, family, and nurses. This is worse in primary healthcare settings, where wound care training and skills are very scarce. I noted that junior nurses are delegated to do wound care in many cases because they cannot do patient consultations due to their level of training or experience in primary healthcare settings. Without the necessary training and support, these junior nurses struggle to choose the appropriate type of dressing for paediatric burn patients. Other factors, including the availability of various wound care products and stock, also play a role. Product agents, who are sometimes biased toward their products, frequently fill the void that has been left. While it's common knowledge that these wound dressing products actively aid in surface cleanliness, wound healing, odour reduction, and product longevity, fewer junior nurses realize that two main types of products help us manage microorganisms: bacteriostatic and bactericidal. These junior nurses still lack adequate understanding of the terms bacteriostatic and bactericidal wound care products. The term bacteriostatic refers to products that prevent bacteria growth, while the term bactericidal refers to a product that kills bacteria. This means that it is important for junior nurses to know that one exclusively kills bacteria, and another inhibits growth. This will assist in seeking guidance on the type of dressing product they need to use after they have adequately assessed and classified a burn wound. The selection of a dressing product and understanding what it does are critical. It is equally important to choose and understand the type of cleaning solution used. When product availability is supported by product knowledge, this helps prevent the overstock of one type of dressing product and wound product that are not used. In South Africa, many times, the availability of wound care products is dependent on the province and the level of healthcare institutions. It is then important to consult your referral institution for advice and support. Shortage of knowledgeable and skilled nurses should prompt the manager to ensure that junior nurses are trained and supported.

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Older adults are more prone to injury and wounds from falls, pressure ulcers from being in the same position for long periods, and wounds associated with chronic conditions such as diabetes. Adequate wound care is essential to elderly nursing care because if wounds are not treated correctly, bacteria may spread and could affect other elderly patients in the facility. Improper nurse intervention or no nurse intervention in these wounds could put the elderly resident at risk of needing amputation or further surgical intervention and hospitalization. Nursing homes and adult care facilities need to ensure their staff members are educated on the type of wounds that could present in the long-term care facility and be prepared to treat wounds in patients to avoid further complications. https://lnkd.in/gN9Mqx5R #woundcare #longtermcarenurse #nurseguide #nursingblog #ncc

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