Wound Care
Learn tips on wound care treatment and prevention along with helpful information from our wound, ostomy and continence nurse.
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Second Degree Burns Initial First Aid Treatment
Many people enjoy cooking especially during the holidays. Unfortunately, some people may experience a burn while cooking. Learn how to treat second-degree burns according to the American Burn Association’s Burn Prevention Committee.
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Pressure Injuries for Individuals With Paralysis
Individuals with lower limb paralysis or those who spend long periods of time in wheelchairs are at a higher risk of developing pressure injuries or ulcers. Learn more on what causes these injuries and how to help prevent them.
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Tips for Wound Healing in the Warm Weather
Learn helpful tips to aid in wound healing during the warmer months from wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) nurse with CHC Solutions, Inc., Cheryl Hutton.
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Preventing Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Managing diabetes can help relieve underlying health issues. It can not only promote faster wound healing, but also reduce risk factors that may contribute to a diabetic foot ulcer. For instance, good blood glucose management helps maintain adequate circulation and oxygen flow to the lower extremities.
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Medicare Guidelines for Wound Care Supplies
When ordering wound care supplies, you may need to know Medicare guidelines to see what can be covered by insurance. Cheryl Hutton, a wound, ostomy and continence nurse with CHC Solutions, Inc., informed us of what we need to know.
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First-Degree Burn Treatment and Care
There are three types of burns one can experience: first-degree (superficial burns), second-degree (partial thickness burns) and third-degree (full thickness burns). It is important to treat all burns correctly. This includes a first-degree, minor burn. If not treated properly, an infection can occur. Learn how to treat first-degree burns according to the American Burn Association’s Burn Prevention Committee.
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Spina Bifida and Skin Care Protection
Spina bifida is a condition where the spine and spinal cord do not form properly at birth. It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD). People with spina bifida may have challenges with sensitive skin and pressure areas on the skin. They also may experience latex sensitivity or allergies.
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How to Choose and Use Compression Stockings
For today’s Conversations with Clinicians, Cheryl Hutton, a wound, ostomy and continence nurse (WOC nurse) with CHC Solutions, Inc., answers common questions and dives into what you need to know about compression stockings.
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Avoiding Pressure Injuries (Sores)
When areas of the skin do not get the blood and oxygen they need due to prolonged pressure, pressure injuries (sores) form. This lack of oxygen causes cells to die. Being unable to move freely can increase your chances of getting pressure sores. To prevent them, you must take proper care of your skin and regularly shift your body weight to relieve pressure.
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Conversations with Clinicians- Wound Care at Home
For today’s Conversations with Clinicians, Cheryl Hutton, a wound, ostomy and continence nurse (WOC nurse) with CHC Solutions, Inc., answers common questions and dives into what you need to know about wound care at home.
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Keeping a clean dressing on a wound should help it heal faster. It is not difficult for an individual to change their dressing once they know how long to wear each dressing, according to Cheryl Hutton, a wound, ostomy and continence nurse (WOC nurse) at CHC Solutions, Inc.
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Sometimes bacteria and germs are the reason a wound is slow to heal or seems like it will not heal, according to Cheryl Hutton, a wound, ostomy and continence nurse (WOC nurse) with CHC Solutions, Inc. When a person has an open wound, it’s easy for common bacteria from the skin to get inside. Bacteria getting inside a wound is called contamination.
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What You Need To Know About Pressure Injuries
People of many ages can develop pressure injuries. Those with special and/or complex healthcare needs, such as individuals with Cerebral Palsy or Multiple Sclerosis, are particularly susceptible to them.
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Having a wound puts extra demands on your body. To heal, a person needs more calories and more nutrients, according to Gina Salvatori, a registered dietitian with CHC Solutions, Inc., and Cheryl Hutton, a wound, ostomy and continence nurse with CHC Solutions, Inc. Wounds heal faster if you get enough of the right foods – and if you don’t, they heal more slowly.
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Nutrition Tips to Promote Wound Healing
Healthful food choices might be able to help with recovery from various wounds by providing the energy, vitamin, mineral and protein requirements necessary to promote healing, according to the U.S. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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Special Camps for Kids With EB
Developing social skills and fostering independence are two good reasons to send a child to camp. For kids with Epidermolysis Bullosa, it’s a chance to meet and make friends with others who have EB, all while having a good time. debra of America’s resource page — http://www.debra.org/EBcamps — provides parents and caregivers with information about places where children and teens with EB are given the opportunity to experience camp safely.