Tag: wound care dressings
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15 Home Health Wound Vac Tips Every Nurse Should Know
Learn practical wound vac tips every home health nurse should know, from preventing air leaks and protecting the periwound to managing Prevena™ and traditional NPWT dressings. These real-world wound care tips can help make every wound vac visit easier and more successful.
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Pressure Injuries in Home Health: How to Identify, Stage & Treat Them
Learn how to identify, stage, and treat pressure injuries in home health. This practical guide covers pressure ulcer staging, wound assessment, dressing selection, and prevention tips every home health nurse should know.
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Before You Choose a Dressing: A Home Health Nurse’s Guide to Identifying 18 Common Wounds
One of the biggest challenges for a home health nurse is choosing the right dressing for a wound. Unlike the hospital, where wound care specialists may already be involved, we often walk into a patient’s home and are the first clinician to perform a thorough wound assessment. Every wound is…