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The link between nutrition, pressure injuries and wound healing
prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. Macronutrients and micronutrients are required by each organ system in specific amounts to promote growth, development, maintenance, and repair of body tissues.
Preventing pressure injury in prone position
Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Pressure Injury Prevention during the pandemic: Prone Positioning Preventing pressure injury while prone positioning patients. Prone position for prolonged periods of time places the patients at significant risk of complications including pressure injury. To mitigate this risk, selecting the right support surfaces to support pressure redistribution and targeted pressure offloading is key. Pressure injuries are
Pressure injury prevention with Provizio SEM Scanner: Boston Medical Center case study
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit, 514 bed, level one trauma and academic medical center located in Boston’s historic South End. BMC is the largest safety net and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England with an average of 120,000 ER visits annually.
9 Ways Dementia Alters Perception: Adapting Care for Comprehensive Support
Dementia is a complex journey marked by a series of changes that individuals experience as the condition advances. These changes are a natural part of dementia, and comprehending them is crucial for providing effective, person-centered care and purposeful mobility based upon the individual’s optimal level of function.
Enhancing Life with Dementia: Soothing music and gentle motions
Incorporating sensory features into the daily routines of individuals living with dementia can significantly enhance their well-being, especially during potentially stressful situations. For those with dementia, the progression of the disease can often disrupt the normal sensory processing and the ability to make sense of the environment, leading to confusion, anxiety, and a decreased ability to manage daily tasks independently.