Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
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The Detrimental Impact of Swelling on Wound Healing
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- May 26, 2022
How does edema impact wound healing? Swelling which is also known as edema, is a detriment to wound…
The Impact of Smoking and Nicotine Use on Surgical Site Wound Healing
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- May 5, 2022
Are smokers at higher risk for surgical site infection? Did you know that smokers have the highest risk…
The Role of Biologic Agents in Spinal Fusion Surgery
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- April 21, 2022
What is the role of biologic agents in spinal fusion surgery? What is spinal fusion? Spinal fusion is…
Pick Up The Pace: Tips For Optimizing How Quickly A Wound Heals
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- March 24, 2022
Whether you have a wound from a traumatic injury, disease process or surgical procedure, the desire is to…
An Overview of Surgical Glues, Sealants and Other Adhesives
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- December 2, 2021
What is the purpose of surgical glues or sealants? There are many medical grade glues, sealants or adhesives…
What is a Surgical Wound?
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- September 23, 2021
Sue Dieter MS, RN, CWS Surgical wounds are those created from a surgical procedure. They include both incisional…
Outpatient Joint Replacements: A Guide For Patients
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- August 26, 2021
Outpatient (or, “same-day”) ambulatory joint replacement surgeries — such as hip, knee, partial knee, or shoulder replacements —…
Venous Leg Ulcers, the 4Ds and Expected Healing Outcomes
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- July 8, 2021
What is a venous leg ulcer? Venous leg ulcers are some of the most common lower extremity ulcers….
Impact of Obesity on Skin Integrity and Wound Healing
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- June 24, 2021
What is obesity? Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than 30 kg/m2 and morbid…
Wound Irrigation: Methods, Equipment, and Techniques
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Susan Dieter MS, RN, CWS
- May 24, 2021
What is wound irrigation? Irrigation is an important aspect of wound cleansing and is necessary for managing both…
