Managing an infection from home after you ’ ve seen the doctor
Experiencing a wound is painful in itself, but it can be more difficult to cope with the harsh feeling if it becomes infected. According to Fairview Health Services, the most common signs of a wound infection include a warm sensation around the affected area, yellow or green discharge or an unpleasant odor coming from the wound. Other non topical symptoms may include fever, chills, aches, pains, nausea and vomiting. If you're experiencing any of these, seek help from a medical professional.
Once your doctor takes care of the wound and potentially prescribes an antibiotic to reduce the infection, it's important to k...
Source: Advanced Tissue - July 9, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Infection Source Type: news
Treating and managing diabetic neuropathic foot ulcers
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that diabetes rates are at a steady growth, with more than 100 million people in the country living with diabetes or prediabetes as of 2017. This condition has a major impact on overall health and wellness and can cause serious complications involving vision loss, heart disease, stroke, and even toe, foot or leg amputation due to ulcers.
Defining diabetic foot ulcers
According to the American Podiatric Medical Association, a diabetic foot ulcer is an open wound or sore that occurs in those who have diabetes. Diabetic patients are more likely to develo...
Source: Advanced Tissue - July 1, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care diabetic foot ulcers Source Type: news
New shape-shifting polymer hailed as medical breakthrough
Imagine a cardiovascular stent that is one shape when it's inserted surgically, and then another when it expands inside a blood vessel, reacting to a patient's body heat. This type of innovative treatment may be closer to reality than we thought, thanks to pioneering research at Syracuse and Bucknell universities.
Surgical and wound healing breakthroughs may be on the horizon thanks to a new polymer material.
The material is a new kind of shape memory polymer that could have a major impact on health care. Syracuse University STEM News describes SMPs as "soft, rubbery, smart materials that can chang...
Source: Advanced Tissue - June 28, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound healing Source Type: news
Caring for summertime burn wounds
Whether it’s from sunburn, a backyard grill, a campfire accident, a curling iron or any other cause, summertime burns can be painful, uncomfortable and challenging to heal, especially in more serious cases. Here are some tips to assist you in caring for summertime burn wounds.
How serious is it? Many burns are minor, not requiring extensive care. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, in those rare situations when you need to go to an emergency room, the doctor will start by examining your skin to see if the burn covers more than 10% of your total body area, among other symptoms. If it does, you’ll be...
Source: Advanced Tissue - June 18, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products burn wounds burn wound care Source Type: news
May / June 2019 Long Term Care
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Source: Advanced Tissue - June 11, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Newsletter Source Type: news
How to treat wounds caused by insects and animal bites
Being outdoors during the warm weather season carries with it the risk of bites of all kinds – insects, animals, ticks and others. Here is some helpful advice for treating bites and itching.
Check the symptoms. Most insect bites and stings are mild, causing minor symptoms like itching, redness, stinging or a small degree of swelling around the bite. In some rare cases, stings from hornets, bees, wasps, scorpions or fire ants may lead to more serious reactions, including mosquito-borne West Nile virus. The Mayo Clinic advises moving away from the area where you were stung or bitten to prevent further injury. T...
Source: Advanced Tissue - June 10, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products wound care treatment Source Type: news
Preventing and Treating Injuries Caused by Water Sports and Activities
Boating, swimming, fishing and other water sports are popular summertime pursuits but can sometimes have the potential for danger. Here are some tips for dealing with injuries from water activities.
Swimming problems. According to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, most swimming injuries involve the shoulders, back, hips or knees, depending on the individual's stroke. Treatment recommendations from the AOSSM include cutting back on repetitive strokes contributing to overuse, core-strengthening and cross-training exercises, rest periods, alternative training techniques (instead of train...
Source: Advanced Tissue - June 6, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound Infection Source Type: news
Treating Wounds While Traveling
You can never predict when injuries will happen. Here are some tips on dealing with wounds when you're away from home.
Exercise common sense, and take precautions. Cindy Bitter, M.D., an emergency room physician at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, suggests thinking carefully about risky activities.
"People sometimes do silly things when they travel, like signing up for resort scuba diving for the first time, going cage-diving with sharks, tackling the Alps or feeding the stingrays," Bitter explained.
Dr. Bitter, who is a world traveler, adds that she never goes hiking without bringing along wound care supplie...
Source: Advanced Tissue - May 28, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products Source Type: news
Quick guide to animal bite treatment
A playful nip from your pet is one thing, but when animals really sink their teeth into your skin, you need to care for the wound to prevent infection and other serious complications. Dealing with an animal bite sooner rather than later is the key to avoiding potential problems.
Here’s your quick guide to understanding animal bite treatment:
As much as we love our pets, sometimes they’re the cause of animal bite wounds.
Consider the type of animal bite
According to the American Society for Surgery of the Hand, dogs are the most common cause of animal bites. However, cats, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, far...
Source: Advanced Tissue - May 22, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Source Type: news
What is road rash and how can you treat it at home?
Also known as raspberries or strawberries, road rash wounds are a type of skin abrasion. Most road rash wounds are minor injuries that you can easily treat at home if you know the right steps to take.
Here's your quick guide to road rash:
Biking accidents are common causes of road rash.
What is road rash?
Caused by an unfortunate run-in with a rough surface, road rash occurs when a layer of skin is scraped away from the body. Road rash injuries commonly result from falls when biking, skateboarding or running outside. Severe injuries that rip away multiple layers of tissue may require skin grafting surgery to rep...
Source: Advanced Tissue - May 20, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound healing Source Type: news
How to care for a wound in an emergency
When accidents happen, first aid is a critical first step. But for open wounds and similar emergencies, it’s always a good idea to follow up with a health care professional. According to the World Health Organization, tens of millions of people suffer injuries that lead to hospitalization, emergency department visits, general practitioner treatment or treatment that does not involve formal medical care.
As common as these injuries are, it’s important to deal with them immediately to prevent infection and minimize complications later, when you seek care from a medical professional. Here’s a helpful ...
Source: Advanced Tissue - May 17, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products Wound Infection Source Type: news
How to manage infected eczema
Red, itchy and inflamed skin is a well-known symptom of what's generally called eczema. While there are a variety of conditions described in this way, the most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. Occasionally, complications develop and the skin becomes infected. When this happens, there are a number of treatment options available. Consult your doctor or medical practitioner if you have any questions regarding your eczema treatment plan, but in the meantime, here are some things you'll want to know about the condition.
When eczema becomes infected, there are a variety of treatments.
What causes an ec...
Source: Advanced Tissue - May 7, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound Infection Source Type: news
MDS 3.0 Section M, Skin Conditions: Accurate Assessment and Coding
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This webinar recording reviews the accurate assessment and coding for the MDS 3.0 Section M, Skin Conditions used in long-term care facilities.
By Carolyn Brown, BS, MEd, RN, ARM, CWS, FACCWS, and Advanced Tissue’s Clinical Consultant
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Source: Advanced Tissue - May 6, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alice Strange Tags: Webinar wound care Source Type: news
QAPI Strategies: Pressure Injury Prevention
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This webinar recording reviews the five elements of QAPI, discusses pressure ulcer prevention and identifies many unique and practical prevention interventions.
By Carolyn Brown, BS, MEd, RN, ARM, CWS, FACCWS, and Advanced Tissue’s Clinical Consultant
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Source: Advanced Tissue - May 1, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: Alice Strange Tags: Webinar pressure ulcers Source Type: news
Essential wound care supplies for your home first aid kit
When the cut, scrape, blister or bleeding happens, you don't want to be stuck running in a panicked frenzy to the closest drug store. Instead, be prepared for common injuries, symptoms and ailments with a well-stocked medicine cabinet and home first aid kit.
Here are the essential wound care supplies you should have on hand at home:
Make sure your home first aid kit is well stocked.
For cuts and scrapes:
The basic must-haves for these minor wounds include:
Adhesive bandages in various sizes.
Sterile gauze pads.
Medical tape.
Antibiotic ointment.
The size of the wound will help you determine whether a bandage will s...
Source: Advanced Tissue - April 29, 2019 Category: Dermatology Authors: AdvancedTissue Tags: Wound Care Wound care products Source Type: news
