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Some of the worst and most painful nonhealing leg wounds are those caused by peripheral arterial disease, and a high percentage of those wounds are the reason why legs are amputated. Many of these amputations are linked to peripheral arterial disease (PAD), which affects an estimated 10 to 12 million Americans. Unfortunately, many patients are not aware that they suffer from PAD, which is widely misunderstood by the public and often goes undiagnosed. Early disease detection is imperative if an individual suffers from a nonhealing leg wound. September is national peripheral arterial disease awareness month and an excellent reminder to question whether this condition is the reason why a leg wound is not healing despite adequate treatment. Nurse practitioners at On Call Wound Care can accurately diagnose PAD and refer patients to a vascular specialist to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team approach to help their wounds to heal. If your wound is not healing well, do not wait. Please contact us : 🖥️ oncallwoundcare.com 📞 239-292-7720 #woundhealing #PADAwareness #September #oncallwoundcare

Importance of Early Diagnosis for Paget's Disease 🩺 Early diagnosis of Paget's disease is crucial for effective management and better outcomes. Identifying the condition early can help prevent complications, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life. If you have any concerns or symptoms, don't wait! 📞 Our Nurse Helpline is here to help. If you have questions or need advice about Paget's disease, get in touch with our expert nurses for guidance and support. Reach out to our Nurse Helpline today: 📞 0161 799 4646 📧 helpline@paget.org.uk Don't delay—early detection makes all the difference. Your health matters! #PagetsDisease #EarlyDiagnosis #NurseHelpline 💙

📢 The measles outbreak is growing each and every day. Close to 60 cases now reported in the U.S. across 17 states. The timely identification and management of measles cases is crucial as it allows for prompt isolation of the infected individual, reducing the risk of further community transmission. But with most healthcare professionals never seeing an actual case of measles, would your team be able to spot it? Would you be able to keep it from spreading through your hospital? Picture this: An adult presents to your hospital emergency department with fever, a widespread exanthematous rash and these oral lesions. Would your emergency department triage nurse recognize this before the patient waits in your crowded waiting room? Will your physicians and APP’s know?    👇 This patient had measles. Think about that. Do they have the tools need to quickly identify, isolate, and treat?

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Rapid assessment, stabilization and treatment are essential when patients need emergency care. The main goal is to quickly address the immediate health issue to stabilize the patient, relieve pain and prevent further complications. When medical attention is urgently needed, minutes – even seconds – matter. That’s why we know it’s important that our state-of-the-art facilities are located close to where our patients live. It’s important that we offer little to no waiting time when patients walk through our doors. It’s important that they know they’ll receive empathetic care from our expert medical teams. And because accidents, injuries and illnesses can occur at any hour of any day, it’s important that we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year. Most of all, we know you are important, and we’ll do everything we can to help you heal. #EmergencyCare #Patients

It was 2am. My son was in hospital (a common occurrence) when he rang. My sleep-deprived brain quickly sprang to attention. “Mum the night nurse has blocked me from going out of my room.” Me: “Wait. What? Why?” “She didn’t swab the end of my line when hooking me up (to I/V antibiotics) and wouldn't do it even when I asked her to.” Me: “So why is she blocking you from going out of your room?” “Because I said I wanted to talk to the head nurse on the ward cos I’m worried about getting an infection.” Thankfully, if I’ve taught my son one thing, it is how to advocate for yourself as a patient. Swabbing (or disinfecting) an intravenous line is standard procedure when exposing or handling the tip of it to help prevent bacteria from getting into the bloodstream. Once he spoke to the head nurse and we (politely but firmly) escalated our concerns to the consultant on rounds the next day, steps were put in place to prevent this from happening again. Thankfully this incident was a rare occurrence but today, on WHO’s World Patient Safety Day, it is important to remember that under the Australian Standards (https://lnkd.in/g_XZUQVz) that apply to all health services, you have the right to be “cared for in an environment that is safe and makes me feel safe” If you are a patient, or caring for someone who is, don’t stay silent if concerned about safety. Advocate. Escalate.   #patientsafety #patientadvocacy #worldpatientsafetyday

Although hypoglycaemia normally only affects people with diabetes - particularly those who take insulin or other medication - it can affect anyone, which is why it’s crucial to know how to spot the signs and how to help. 💉 If you want to be confident helping someone having a diabetic emergency, sign up to one of our Workplace First Aid courses to learn all about both hyper and hypoglycaemia. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/44073g7

Experience skilled nursing at home for personalized, one-on-one medical care and rehabilitation services. Ideal for post-surgery recovery and chronic illness management, it offers comfort, lower infection risk, and cost-effective care. Enjoy easier family involvement and comprehensive services, including wound care, therapy, and health monitoring. #HomeNursingCare #CompassionateCare #ProfessionalNursing #PersonalizedCare #ComfortAtHome

Keeping up with the varied symptoms of sinusitis is enough to give sufferers whiplash. In fact, it may actually feel that way for some people. Neck pain or stiffness can be a sign of infection in the sphenoid sinuses, which are located behind the nose and eyes. Other symptoms to look for may include: 💢 Headache 💢 Pressure in the eyes and temples 💢 Nasal congestion 💢 Post nasal drip 💢 Sore throat Wondering what your symptoms could mean? Talk to your allergist, ENT or Nurse Practitioner for treatment and relief options. *Source: New York Sinusitis Treatment. Sphenoid Sinusitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment. #sinusitis #neckpain #sphenoidsinusitis

🔎 Quick Reference Guide: Lyme Disease! 🔎 🚨 Nurse Practitioners, are you familiar enough to swiftly identify and dx Lyme disease? 📚 What’s Inside This Lyme Disease Guide: - Concise overview of Lyme disease cause, stages and symptoms - Key diagnostic criteria at a glance - REMINDER that SX and EXPOSURE trump early test results! 🚨 ⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️⭕️ #lymedisease #TickBorneDiseases #tickborneillness #NursePractitioner #PrimaryCare #NP #NPStudent