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Before beginning treatment of a pressure injury, check this guide to avoid a common error of confusing it with incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).
Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is an inflammation of the skin that can be painful for patients and can lead to the development of pressure ulcers
New technology from NASA’s Technology Transfer Program brings forth a type of polymeric bandage that may assist wounds on human flesh to heal faster.
Watch this recorded webinar presented by Shield HealthCare and the Wound Care Education Institute. Learn about better options beyond wet-to-dry dressing.
This pocket-sized wound management guide includes the updated NPUAP guidelines and is over 45 pages long, with helpful charts and full color photos.
In this hour-long recording webinar, you can learn about pressure injury treatment interventions including repositioning,offloading and more.
In this hour-long webinar, learn pressure injury treatment interventions including: repositioning/offloading, non-compliant patients, and topical products.
In this whiteboard animation, Shield HealthCare gives you information about how much pressure injuries cost the healthcare system and patients.
Pressure ulcers affect 3 million adults at an annual cost to the U.S. healthcare system of more than $11 billion.