'Decubitus ulcers' diaporamas de présentation

Patient Safety through Team Training in Healthcare

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Transfer Techniques

Transfer Techniques. RTA Spring 2008. Body Mechanics. Muscle strains are common among hospital workers. The most common injury reported by radiographers. 3 Major Concepts. Base of support: The portion of the body in contact with the floor or other horizontal surface.

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Chapter 28 Wound Care

Chapter 28 Wound Care. Terms:. Wound Abrasion Contusion Incision Laceration Penetrating wound Puncture wound Skin Tear. Types of wounds:. Intentional Open Closed Clean Clean-contaminated Contaminated Infected/dirty Chronic Partial thickness Full thickness. Pressure ulcers:.

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Nursing Skills

Nursing Skills. Positioning, Turning, Moving, and Transferring patients. Positioning, Turning, Moving, and Transferring Patients. Must use correct body mechanics Alignment = Positioning body parts in relation to each other to maintain correct body posture

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COMPOUNDED DRUGS Valuable in Hospice, End-of-Life, and Palliative Care

COMPOUNDED DRUGS Valuable in Hospice, End-of-Life, and Palliative Care. George Muller, RPh Compounding Business Services and John P. McNulty, MD, FACP, FAAHPM The Palliative Care Institute of SE LA. Objectives.

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Skin (Integumentary system)

Skin (Integumentary system). Functions Protection Prevents water exchange Insulation, heat exchange Holds things in Cushions Excretion Immune Sense receptors Synthesis of vitamin D. Structure Two layers of tissue Epidermis-stratified squamous Become keratinized (tough)

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Diagnosis and Management of Wound Infections

Diagnosis and Management of Wound Infections. Neel Shah, M.D. Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Division of Infectious Disease. Lecture Outline. Diabetic wound infections Infected decubitus ulcers Surgical wound infections Biofilm Atypical organisms.

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The Truth about Decubitus Ulcers

The Truth about Decubitus Ulcers. Created By: Kelsey Peck. What is a decubitus ulcer?. A decubitus ulcer, also commonly known as a bedsore comes about from lying in one position for too long. This prevents circulation from getting to your skin, causing pressure.

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