Interesting case for discussion, sending on behalf of a colleague - 50 yo male patient s/p surgical excision of large mass on neck. Wound vac applied after excision. Colleague is concerned about possi...
what does the FEV1 need to be to do HBOT
Is there still a 6 month waiting period prior to beginning HBO treatment for post radiation proctitis or enteritis? Whether there are external visible wounds or not?
Is a sigmoidoscopy or a colonosco...
Is the disposable NPWT- PICO safe to use with HBO if the battery pack is removed during treatment but the dressing is left on the patient? Patient has recently had transmetatarsal amputation and I be...
Does anyone have any sure fire tricks to heal recurrent pilonidal cysts? Specifically ones that have been previously excised and healed, now recurrent after months or even years and are culture negat...
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The physician ordered the following:
POSTTRAUMATIC WOUND INFECTION, SUBSEQ
Note: sp shingles, worse with manipulation,
Plan: Mupirocin (BACTROBAN) 2 % Top Oint - Apply to affected area(...
We have a pt that we are changing 3M wraps and Xtrasorb dressings twice a week. Wife is telling us with in 24 hours it is leaking through and they are using plastic bags to keep carpet and shoes dry. ...
We have a pt that has had a colyectomy and has setons X 2 in his rectal area. Pt has constant drainage. His skin in the gluteal clave and rectal area is horrible. We have tried ABX, topical and oral ...
Can we use Aquacel AG under Santyl for a wound dressing
Treating a boarder line low blood sugar for HBOT's (112mg/dl) in a IDDM peritoneal dialysis pt.
Since orange juice could elevate potassium levels, is cranberry or apple juice the preferred juice t...
When is silver foam contraindicated for use in a wound with a wound vac dressing? Thank you.
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What recommendations would you make for this scalp cellulitis? The patient is also on IV ABX. Thanks.
What are the Appropriate wounds for Maggot Therapy?
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Bethanie,
Dressing Recommendations scrape/fall in workout pants.
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What type of foam would you recommend as well as the pressure for suction. Thanks!
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We have a patient here today who is diabetic and has pressure ulcers to L ischium, L calf and R plantar foot. My question is am I correct in remembering anything hip or below should be graded vs. stag...
Please advise the type of dressing that would be best for skin tears and folks on Coumadin. Thanks!
