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Outpatient Joint Replacements: A Guide For Patients
Outpatient (or, “same-day”) ambulatory joint replacement surgeries — such as hip, knee, partial…
Pressure Ulcer/Injury Staging Classifications In Clinical Practice
What is a pressure injury? The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) publishes…
Venous Leg Ulcers, the 4Ds and Expected Healing Outcomes
What is a venous leg ulcer? Venous leg ulcers are some of the…
Impact of Obesity on Skin Integrity and Wound Healing
What is obesity? Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater…
Understanding and Treating Moisture-Associated Skin Damage
Why is moisture balance in skin and wound management important? Moisture balance is…
Wound Irrigation: Methods, Equipment, and Techniques
What is wound irrigation? Irrigation is an important aspect of wound cleansing and…
Surgical Site Drains: Benefits and Risks
Why do some patients need a surgical drain? Surgical wound dehiscence and surgical…
When can I shower or take a bath after surgery?
A traditional concept regarding surgical wounds and bathing is that the water touching…
The Importance of a Slightly Acidic pH in Skin and Wound Care
What is pH? The scientific term “pH” is an abbreviation that stands for…
Treating a Post-Surgical Seroma or Hematoma
A hematoma is generally defined as a collection of blood outside of blood…
