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American Diabetes Association - Online Diabetes Risk Assessment Form
- To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds
research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other
services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals
and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating
for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes.
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Best practice : solutions, techniques and pressure for wound cleansing
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Pressure for Wound Cleansing' is one of a series of Best Practice
publications that provide evidence based practice information for health
professionals. This information sheet, which is based on a systematic
review of research conducted by the New South Wales Centre for Evidence
Based Nursing & Midwifery, aims to determine the "effectiveness of
solutions, techniques and pressure in wound cleansing." Concepts covered
include: types of wound cleansing solutions; optimal irrigation pressure
for wound cleansing; techniques for wound cleansing; and
recommendations. Published 2003 by Blackwell Science-Asia, and made
available on the Web by the Joanna Briggs Institute. In PDF, requiring
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Bleeding time - This is the ability of blood to clot following a wound or trauma. ... The
bleeding time test is usually used on patients who have a history of prolonged bleeding
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Caring for the patient with a tracheostomy
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has been produced by the Nursing & Midwifery Practice Development Unit,
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland. The unit has devised a number of
priority topics focusing specifically on nursing and midwifery practice.
This best practice statement on 'Caring for the patient with a
tracheostomy', covers; communication, nutrition,
stoma care, tube management,
humidification and suction. This document was published in January 2003
and is in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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Chronic
Wound Healing - Tutorial on chronic wound care. Definitions,
assessment, aspects of therapy including nutrition.
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Cleaning Up Wound Care by Donna Werner - Cost-effective methods
to keep wounds free of infection.
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Cuts,
Scrapes and Stitches: Caring for Wounds - This article provides
a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. To
find out if this article applies to you and to get more information
on this subject, talk to your family doctor. American Academy of
Family Physicians.
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e-jottings about
Tissue Viability - (Formerly Woundcare, Infection Control, DVT,
Leg Ulcers & Atopic Eczema. Title changed again to avoid confusion
with the Tissue Viability Society's Journal Of Tissue Viability)
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Forensic pathology -
A collection of images and accompanying text on
patterns of injury associated with trauma, along with medicolegal
investigations, from the University of Utah's WebPath service. There
are 57 images including fat embolism, lung, shaken baby syndrome,
model, hyperthermia, bags of cocaine in stomach, defense wounds on
hand, etc.
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Kestrel
Health Information - The Kestrel Wound Product Sourcebook Online is
a directory of products used for the prevention and healing of
chronic wounds. It is the first easy-to-use, single-source reference
for the growing number of products in the wound care market.
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Modern wound management dressings - This document, produced by the National Prescribing Centre, is a useful learning resource or refresher aid for nurses involved in basic wound care management. Areas covered are wound assessment, which dressing to use, and a glossary of terms.
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Quick reference guide : guidelines for
stoma care -
One in a series of quick reference guides aimed at
nurses, published by Nursing Standard. In PDF format, which requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader. These guidelines, published in 2000, deal with
the management of sore peri-stomal skin and post-operative
stoma care, and are designed to
lead nurses from identifying the basic problem to the potential
solutions. The information is intended merely as a guide and should
not "replace referrals to the clinical nurse specialist in
stoma care for reassessment
where appropriate."
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Test your knowledge : stoma care - This is one of a series of
multiple choice questionnaires made available online by the Nursing
Standard, and designed to test knowledge and act as a learning aid
in various disciplines. This self-test includes ten questions about
stoma care. Individuals can check their answers, identify those that
were answered incorrectly, and view the correct answers.
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Super Glue for Wound Closure - Can We Really Use Super Glue Instead of Suture? The Real Scoop on the
Use of Tissue Adhesive for Wound Closure From: AFryeMidwf@aol.com (Anne Frye)
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The Sticky Facts About Minor Wound Care (News Canada) - You
probably think you know all the facts when it comes to the topic of
minor wound care - if you cut your finger, just dab a tissue on it
and you're ready to go! Unfortunately it is not as simple as that.
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The Wound Healing
Research Unit - The Wound Healing Research Unit will provide and
continue to develop a world-class clinical, scientific and
educational wound healing resource for the long term benefit of
patients with wound problems. Cardiff Medicentre.
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What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? - Your Podiatric Physician Talks
About Diabetic Wound Care. Information From The American Podiatric
Medical Association.
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Wound -
General Principles of Wound Care. Health
Sciences Library, University of Utah.
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Wound Education & Research Group - The Wound Education and
Research Group is a part of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at
the Monash University, Parkville campus. The Group focuses on
clinical and scientific aspects of wound care in a
multi-disciplinary framework. Monash University.
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Wound Care - This article discusses the management of chronic
wounds. This topic is naturally diverse and far-reaching. Wound care
in general and in terms of specific etiologies is considered.
eMedecine.com.
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Wound
Care and Leg Ulcers - What is the nursing care involved for someone
with chronic venous leg ulcers? Please include nursing care of safety,
observations, nutrition, hygiene, wound, medications, social, discharge,
and eliminations. What is the pathophysiology of venous leg ulcers?
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Wound
Care: Case File: leg ulcers: getting the pressure right - Runner-up in
the Smith & Nephew Wound Management Bursary was Helen Rouine, Public
Health Nurse, MWHB, her winning article is published here in an abridged
version.
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Wound Care Guide - A wound is a break in the tissues of the body. Some
injuries, like cuts and scrapes, are called open wounds; others, like deep
bruises, are called closed wounds. They are usually caused by external
forces such as motor vehicle accidents, falls, and the mishandling of
sharp objects, tools, machinery and weapons. -
Wound
Care Information Network - Information about moist wound healing, a
comprehensive product and manufacturer index and case study photographs.
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Wound Care Program and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy - While the human
body usually does a great job of healing its own wounds, occasionally it
needs help. Banner Good Samaritan Rehabilitation Institute.
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Wound Dressings - The skin; The Physiology of Wound Healing; Wound
Assessment; The Function of a Wound Dressing etc.
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Wounds1
- Comprehensive information on wound and burn care and prevention.
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WoundSci -
Biomedical Consultancy to wound care industry
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WoundSource Online -
 WoundSource is the most complete, easy-to-use, directory of
wound care products available today. All of our information is reviewed by our Clinical Editor and Editorial
Advisory Board.
"The information provided on nurses.info is
designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor
and his/her physician."
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Monday, 18 August 2008
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