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Good afternoon! I would like to connect with anyone who has a wound care department or their own wound care service. My name is Kayla Harden and I represent Concord Medical Solutions, a leading provider of state of the art wound care solutions. We've recently developed a turn key program that is simple and easy to offer your patients the latest in wound care Therapy. Our Amniotic Skin Graft Products are FDA approved and currently coded for Medicare and other PPO providers, ensuring that your patients receive the best care possible. Our 10 week program has the potential to generate significant revenue for your practice. With Just 25 patients, you could change your clinic into a high revenue wound clinic offering the best available wound care treatments, on the market today. But more than just financial benefits, our Amniotic skin graft Therapy has a 95%-100% effectiveness rate, which means you can offer your patients treatment that truly works. Imagine what it would be like to provide your patients with cutting edge wound care therapy while also seeing a significant increase in your revenue. That's exactly what our program offers. By working with us , you'll be able to exit the grind of ineffective therapy and low compensation and step into a more rewarding and fulfilling role as a healthcare provider Our program is designed to provide a turn key solution for wound care therapy that not only benefits your patients but also boosts your bottom line. We use state of the art Amniotic skin grafts for our wound therapy and offer easy billing options that will make your life as a healthcare provider so much easier. If you're ready to take your practice to the next level and provide the kind of care your patients deserve while also seeing a significant increase in your revenue. I'd love to set up a time to chat . Let me know if you're interested in learning more about our program and how it can benefit your practice. We can set you up on a comprehensive conference call that is designed to be an introductory call that will give you the blue print to take your wound care practice to a thriving level ,where patient outcomes are our number 1 priority, Call to set up your FREE consultation today Benefits to our Program 10 week turn key program FDA approved Medicare compliant Done for you billing (3rd party) Done for you coding No consultation fees No out of pocket expenses to the Doctor to get started Consignment based system Easy onboarding process Manufacture direct Ongoing support system to insure success Schedule your free consultation today and let us help you make 2024 the best year ever. #mobilwoundcare #woundcare #woundcaredepartment #homehealth #diabeticwoundcare #nursinghomes #rehabilitation #homehealthcare #inhomewoundcare #nursinghomesandrehab

Who truly is handling Chronic Wounds? Who has the experience? Who really is in charge? See our CEO's perspective. #Woundcare #WoundSpecialists #VirtualCare #ChronicWounds

💡 The $103B Wound Care Crisis: Who's Really in Charge of Healing Chronic Wounds? 🌍 Did you know that over 10.5 million Medicare-aged individuals in the U.S. are struggling with chronic wounds, costing our healthcare system a staggering $103 billion every year? Wounds like pressure injuries, diabetic foot ulcers, and venous leg ulcers aren’t just a patient problem—they’re a system-wide crisis. Yet, despite this, wounds aren’t even recognized as their own medical specialty. There’s no “woundologist” like there are cardiologists or neurologists. So, who’s responsible for ensuring wounds heal? 🤔 🩹 Right now, it’s a mix of primary care doctors, nurses, podiatrists, and surgeons—many receive less than 10 hours of formal wound care training during their education. That’s a scary gap in specialized knowledge. While there are board-certified wound care specialists, the numbers are shockingly low. 💡 In fact, there are fewer than 10,000 board-certified wound care nurses in the U.S., and even fewer board-certified wound physicians, advanced practice nurses, physical therapists, and podiatrists. Millions of patients are left without access to experts who can make a real difference in their healing process. This leads to longer recovery times, higher risks of infection, and even amputations—not to mention the rising costs. 📉 Treating just one pressure injury can cost between $20,900 and $151,700. Diabetic foot ulcers and surgical wounds? Tens of thousands more. With an aging population and more people developing conditions like diabetes and heart disease, these costs will only keep climbing unless we take action. 🚨 The solution? We need to make certified wound care specialists the go-to for managing chronic wounds. These experts use the latest evidence-based treatments to improve outcomes, reduce costs, and give people their quality of life back. Corstrata is leading the way by virtualizing these scarce resources—just like radiologists were virtualized in the early 2000s. By bringing board-certified wound nurses to patients through telehealth, Corstrata increases access to specialized care and amplifies the reach of these experts. Virtualization enables us to bridge the gap between the growing need for wound care and the limited number of specialists available. While wounds are often the byproduct of other health issues, they can become serious, costly challenges that demand specialized care to ensure proper healing. 🛑 #WoundCare #HealthcareCosts #Medicare #WoundSpecialists #ChronicWounds #VirtualCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Telehealth #HLTH2024 Let’s continue the conversation! Visit Katherine Piette & Alicia Jenkins at the Nurses@HLTH Pavilion during HLTH USA. Connect with us and other nurse innovators to create better solutions for better care! 👩⚕️👨⚕️

Accredited Education and rigorous credentialing are key to evidence based practice and qualiry care, no matter the specialty. One body part is no less important than another and a system that deprioritizes one over the other is just another way access to care is compromised. And what segment of the population have chronic wounds? The chronically ill, the majority of whom are our seniors. Could there be some element of ageism at work? The lack of access to certified wound care clinicians is a lack of access to care. We all are aware of the socioeconomic & political dynamics driving this situation. It's past time to acknowledge wound care or preferably "tissue viability" as a bonafide sub-specialty. Skin is the largest organ of the body and when things go wrong, it takes evidence-based expertise, drawing from multiple disciplines to promote the best possible outcomes.

Vascular Access Professionals are important and strategic clinical partners for healthcare value analysis team and of the Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP). As part of this relationship, we are sharing this joint communication with all Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP) and Association for Vascular Access members regarding the ongoing supply chain disruption of intravenous fluids caused by Hurricane Helene's impacts to the North Carolina Baxter manufacturing facility. To effectively manage the reduced supply, healthcare providers should adopt the following strategies to optimize the use of intravenous fluids, in collaboration with your system’s anesthesiology, perioperative, vascular access, infection prevention, and pharmacy departments: 1) Prioritize IV Fluids for Critical Care Patients: Providers should carefully assess each patient's clinical need for IV fluids, prioritizing their use for critically ill patients, those undergoing surgeries, or those with conditions where IV administration is necessary for life-saving hydration, medication delivery, or electrolyte balance. 2) Encourage Oral Hydration When Clinically Appropriate: For patients who are able to tolerate oral intake, healthcare providers should prioritize oral hydration over intravenous fluids whenever clinically appropriate. This includes encouraging the use of oral rehydration solutions, electrolyte replacement drinks, and regular fluids to meet hydration needs. 3) Review and Adjust Clinical Protocols: Facilities should review their clinical protocols to identify opportunities for reducing IV fluid usage when possible, particularly in routine cases where oral hydration or alternative routes of administration may be sufficient. Consider adjustments in post-operative care, where oral hydration might be introduced earlier in recovery for eligible patients. 4) Minimize Waste Through Precise Dosing and Administration: Healthcare providers should take steps to reduce wastage of IV fluids by ensuring precise dosing and administration. This includes accurately calculating fluid requirements, limiting the use of IV fluids to the exact volume needed, and preventing over-administration or unnecessary continuation of IV therapies. 5) Use Alternative Routes of Medication Administration: When possible, healthcare providers should consider alternative routes of administration for medications that are typically delivered intravenously. 6) Educate Staff on Conservation Efforts: All clinical staff should be educated on the importance of conserving IV fluids during this shortage. For Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals (AHVAP)'s full resource center, visit: https://lnkd.in/eKa-PqSw. #AHVAP #AVA #infectioncontrol #infectiousdiseases #vascularaccess #perioperative #valueanalysis #supplychaindisruption #IVfluids APIC

In the operating room, it’s not just the surgeon’s hands that matter—it’s the collective effort of a dedicated team that truly makes a difference. Every member, from nurses to anesthetists, plays a crucial role in ensuring our patients' wellbeing and #recovery. As a general surgeon and critical care intensivist, I know that the journey doesn’t end with a successful #procedure. Continuous follow-ups and vigilant monitoring are essential. Never assume—always check for every sign or change in a patient's condition. It's our unwavering commitment to excellence and teamwork that leads to better outcomes. Ensuring effective follow-up care for patients in the ward after #surgery is crucial for their recovery, especially in resource-limited settings. Here are five key points to consider: 1. Regular Monitoring of Vital Signs Regular and consistent monitoring of a patient's vital signs—such as temperature, blood pressure, heart rate, and respiratory rate—is essential. This helps detect any early signs of complications such as infections, bleeding, or cardiac issues. 2. Pain Management and Symptom Control Managing pain effectively is crucial for recovery and can be done with a combination of medications and non-pharmacological methods like repositioning and physiotherapy. Ensuring that pain levels are consistently assessed and addressed can prevent complications and improve patient comfort. It's important to utilize available analgesics effectively, even when choices are limited. 3. Wound Care and Infection Prevention Proper wound care is essential to prevent infections. This includes regular inspection and cleaning of the surgical site, as well as educating the patient and caregivers on signs of infection such as increased redness, swelling, or discharge. Utilizing available antiseptics and ensuring cleanliness with basic hygiene practices can significantly reduce infection risks. 4. Nutrition and Hydration Support Adequate nutrition and hydration are vital for healing. In a resource-limited setting, this may involve encouraging a balanced diet with locally available foods and ensuring that the patient stays hydrated. Collaboration with dietitians or using community resources can help provide patients with nutritional support tailored to their needs and cultural context. 5. Patient Education and Family Involvement Educating patients and their families about postoperative care, medication adherence, and recognizing signs of complications is crucial. Involving the family in the care process can provide additional support and ensure that the patient follows through with the care plan. Simple, clear communication and educational materials can make a big difference in empowering patients and their families. What are some additional points we, as surgeons and healthcare professionals, should consider to enhance patient care and #recovery? Surgical Society of Kenya Dr.Elizabeth Okemwa Mina Mumba #Healthcare #Surgery #PatientCare #MedicalProfessionals

🧑⚕️ 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗔𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗨𝗽 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗠® 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: How should slough, that may be present in the wound bed at follow-up visits (after the use of DEBRICHEM®) be treated❓ 𝗔𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿: After applying DEBRICHEM® for 60 seconds, rinse the wound bed to keep application of DEBRICHEM® within right time limit and dry it with a gauze pad. Remove any easily detachable material, but do not disturb desiccated material that sticks to the wound surface. Over time, this material will naturally detach as the wound heals. During follow-up visits, maintaining a clean wound bed is crucial. If slough is present, you may mechanically debride it with a dry gauze pad to keep the wound bed clean. Additionally, an antimicrobial dressing may be applied during these visits to help control or prevent re-contamination, further supporting the healing process. 💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗨𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Wound care doesn’t stop after the first treatment. Keeping the wound bed clean and using antimicrobial dressings during follow-up visits helps prevent biofilm reformation and supports long-term healing success. Consistent follow-up is essential to ensuring the wound environment remains optimal for recovery. ✨ 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀: DEBRICHEM® simplifies wound care protocols, reducing the need for aggressive interventions while allowing for the incorporation of antimicrobial dressings during follow-up visits.  🏥 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀: Streamlined follow-up care with DEBRICHEM® and antimicrobial dressings enhances efficiency, improving resource allocation and patient outcomes.  🙌 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Understanding the importance of follow-up care helps speed up recovery—DEBRICHEM® starts the process, antimicrobial dressings protect it, and your body takes it forward. With DEBRICHEM®, effective wound care doesn’t just stop at treatment. It’s about supporting a comprehensive care pathway that ensures successful healing from start to finish. Every step of the way, DEBRICHEM® makes wound healing more manageable for everyone involved. 💪 👉 Request a free demonstration and see the difference firsthand! https://lnkd.in/edCNu2xb 📧 Got more questions or want to know more? Drop us a line at info@debx-medical.com or comment below! 📌 Don’t forget to follow DEBx Medical for more updates: https://lnkd.in/eUdBM2U7 🚀 #WoundCare #HealingJourney #HealthcareProfessionals #Debridement #DEBRICHEM #MedicalInnovation #PatientCare

CPR and Rib Fractures - Michael Christie https://lnkd.in/gQf-WRyj Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial intervention in cases of cardiac arrest, significantly impacting patient survival rates. However, the administration of CPR, particularly chest compressions, can lead to various injuries, with rib and sternal fractures being common complications. According to some studies, about 30% of cardiac arrest victims who receive CPR end up with a broken rib or sternum. However, other studies suggest that the frequency of rib fractures is higher, with one study reporting that 89% of autopsy patients who received CPR had fractured ribs. The frequency of rib fractures may also vary depending on who performs CPR and the duration of the procedure: One study found that one in four patients who received CPR from a paramedic outside the hospital had rib fractures, compared to one in three patients who received CPR from a layperson. Another study found that nearly half of patients who received CPR from someone other than a physician in the hospital had rib fractures, compared to about one in three patients who received CPR from a doctor. Studies have shown that chest compressions during CPR can result in rib fractures in approximately 79% of patients and sternal fractures in about 54% of cases (Saliba, 2024). Additionally, rib and sternal fractures are reported to be relatively common following conventional CPR, with at least one-third of resuscitated patients sustaining rib fractures and one-fifth sustaining sternum fractures (Huang & Kumar, 2013; Kralj et al., 2015). These injuries are not limited to the ribs and sternum; they can also involve severe thoracic vertebral spine injuries, pneumothorax, hemothorax, and even internal mammary artery injuries (Heidorn et al., 2022; Alar & Gedik, 2019; Tokioka et al., 2018; Morgan et al., 2019). The severity of these injuries underscores the importance of proper CPR technique and the need for healthcare providers to be aware of potential complications. While CPR is essential for saving lives during cardiac arrest, it is crucial to balance the life-saving benefits with the risk of injury. In cases where rib fractures occur, some patients may require surgical stabilization of rib fractures to manage the associated complications effectively (Prins et al., 2022). Furthermore, accurate detection of rib fractures due to CPR may require a combination of autopsy and computed tomography to ensure proper diagnosis (Hamanaka et al., 2020). A significant question remains, as to, the physiological state of those patients who received fractures during CPR verses prior to CPR. In conclusion, while CPR is a critical intervention in cardiac arrest situations, it is essential for healthcare providers to be mindful of the potential complications, such as rib and sternal fractures, that can arise from the administration of chest compressions.

Skin and Wound Care: A Comprehensive Overview for Healthcare Professionals 🌟 Did you know that the wound healing process is a sophisticated interplay of biological mechanisms aimed at restoring the integrity of the skin? Understanding this process is crucial for effective wound management, especially in clinical settings. Let’s dive into the essentials of skin and wound care as highlighted in the shared chart! 🩹 🩺 Stages of Wound Healing 1. Inflammatory Phase (3-6 days): Begins immediately after injury. Key features: vasoconstriction, influx of white blood cells (WBCs), redness, warmth, and swelling. 2. Proliferative Phase (3-21 days): Focuses on replacing lost tissue. Involves fibroblast activity and new capillary growth. 3. Maturation Phase (from day 21 up to 1 year): Collagen remodeling and scar strengthening, giving the wound a more normal appearance. 🔄 Healing Processes Primary Intention: Clean wounds (e.g., surgical incisions) with minimal scarring. Secondary Intention: Healing of wounds with tissue loss (e.g., burns, pressure ulcers), resulting in more scar formation. Tertiary Intention: Large, deep wounds with delayed closure, often prone to infection. 🩹 Pressure Wound Staging Stage 1: Intact, reddened skin, non-blanchable. Stage 2: Involves epidermis and dermis; may appear like a shallow crater or blister. Stage 3: Subcutaneous tissue involvement, possibly exposing fat. Stage 4: Extends to muscle, tendon, or bone, often with necrosis. Unstageable: Covered by eschar, making it impossible to determine the depth. 💧 Types of Wound Drainage Serous: Clear, watery fluid. Sanguineous: Bright red blood from active bleeding. Serosanguineous: Mixture of serum and blood; pale pink. Purulent: Thick, yellow, or green fluid indicating infection. Purosanguineous: Contains pus and blood. ⚠️ Possible Complications Dehiscence: Separation of a sutured wound. Evisceration: Protrusion of internal organs through the wound—a surgical emergency. 🛠️ Common Wound Drains 1. Jackson-Pratt Drain: Uses negative pressure to remove fluid. 2. Hemovac Drain: Larger capacity than Jackson-Pratt for more drainage. 3. Penrose Drain: Open tube to promote passive drainage.