Category: Decubitus Ulcer

Decubitus Ulcers Can Be Prevented with Hospital Administration Support

lukej July 16, 2023 No Comments

Nursing homes and hospitals must be held accountable for the complications they cause. “The repercussions from criminal prosecution of nursing home personnel may eventually spread to hospitals. It is no…

Grade IV Heel Decubitus Ulcer with Osteomylitis: Surgical Consultation Recommended

lukej July 13, 2023 No Comments

Prevention of heel decubitus ulcers are paramount because this location is the most difficult of decubitus ulcers to manage. “In adults presenting with one or more heel pressure injuries stage…

VAC Pack: Time Taken for a Grade III/IV Decubitus Ulcer to Sacral Heal

lukej June 17, 2023 No Comments

Grade 3/4 decubitus ulcers are not compatible with life and long-term complications caused by prolonged conservative care for these diagnoses have risks as well “There is little doubt VAC packs…

Long-Term Acute Hospitalization Required: Hospital Acquired or Nursing Home Decubitus Ulcers

lukej May 31, 2023 No Comments

Long-Term Acute Hospitals have a licensure and payment schedule that allows for the comprehensive care of patients with serious decubitus ulcers. “Any person with a hospital or nursing home acquired…

Medical Device-Related Pressure Ulcers: Arkansas Hospital Hit with “Never Event” Lawsuit

lukej May 29, 2023 No Comments

Medical device-related pressure ulcers create localized injury to the skin or underlying tissue as a result of sustained pressure from a device. “Medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDR PrUs) hospital acquired…

Heel Decubitus Ulcer Study: Prognosis Poor for Severe Ulcers and in Those with Vascular Disease

lukej May 2, 2023 No Comments

Heel pressure ulcers’ healing challenges and prognostic factors In a heel ulcer population, having a severe rather than a superficial ulcer… is associated with half the chance of healing over…

Ineffective Decubitus Ulcer Preventative Care: The Results Speak for Themselves

lukej April 29, 2023 No Comments

Optimal repositioning frequencies from human studies for decubitus ulcer prevention. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national decubitus ulcer attorney explains, “The principles of decubitus ulcer prevention were described by Dr. Michael Kosiak…

Decubitus Ulcers: The Crucial Role of Plastic Surgeons in Wound Care Teams

lukej April 19, 2023 No Comments

Plastic surgeons are the most important member of an interdisciplinary team as they offer cures for those with deep Grade III and Grade IV decubitus ulcers. Greg Vigna, MD, JD,…

Racial Disparities and Staffing Levels: Higher Risk of Decubitus Ulcers for African American Nursing Home Residents

lukej March 29, 2023 No Comments

Due to lower nursing staffing levels, African Americans in big cities are at a higher risk of serious injury than white nursing home residents elsewhere. “Nursing Homes with higher concentrations…

Decubitus Ulcer Management: Maggot Therapy Versus Plastic Surgeons

lukej March 28, 2023 No Comments

Maggot therapy has never shown prevent osteomyelitis and death. LTACs may provide level of care for hospital or nursing home acquired decubitus ulcer patients. “Flap closure is rarely a readily…

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