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 Clearly, if a VAC pack is used on a ...

Mr. Clarke lived alone in his one-bedroom apartment with his dog Buster. Recently, Mr. Clarke fell, broke his pelvis, and was transferred to skilled nursing for rehabilitation. After some rigorous ...

Dr. Vigna stresses that discharging Stage IV decubitus ulcer patients to facilities without surgical capabilities risks severe complications, including death The prognosis of patients with Stage IV ...

LTACs who do not have the capabilities to provide flap reconstruction should not be advertising ‘specialized care’ because it is deceiving if they cannot offer curative treatment. ” — Greg Vigna, MD, ...

At this time, there isn't enough evidence to conclude that dietary interventions prevent pressure ulcers from forming or aid in their healing. My general guide is that patients with large Stage 3 and ...

A recent study reveals the frequency of a decubitus ulcer diagnosis has stayed the same but severity has increased and rate of surgical procedures has decreased We represent the most injured, Grade 3 ...