27 Aug
Useful knowledge about hydrocolloid Dressings By Nancy Morgan, RN, BSN, MBA, WOC, WCC, DWC, OMS
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Description
A hydrocolloid dressing is a wafer type of dressing that contains gel-forming agents in an adhesive compound laminated onto a... read more
26 Feb
HIV Testing Key Points HIV testing shows whether a person is infected with HIV. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). AIDS is the most advanced stage of HIV infection.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends... read more
26 Feb
Author
Sukhveer (Sukhi) Bains, MD, MA Assistant Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Clinical Internal Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
Diagnosis Dengue virus infection is largely a clinical diagnosis. The WHO-TDR has developed a simplified and binary system of classification for dengue infection. They classify infection as... read more
28 Aug
WOUND DRESSINGS There are more than 3,000 types of wound dressings available on the market today; making it is easy to become overwhelmed by the options. The secret to understanding the various types of wound dressings is to learn the basic properties of the eight main categories of... read more
19 Dec
How to prevent vacuum blood collection tubes back flow
Why can cause blood reflux: Vacuum blood collection tubes “vacuum” refers to a state of no air, which is lower than the atmospheric pressure state. Vacuum vessel pressure (negative pressure) is based on the increase or... read more
21 Apr
Hydrocolloid Acne Pimple Patches keeps the skin under it moist, which increases skin permeability. Keeps the active ingredient in place so it doesn’t get rubbed off accidentally. The patch protects your pimple from rubbing and touching, and it keeps the wound moist so it... read more
16 Apr
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few weeks, you probably are aware of the current global pandemic knows as Covid-19. Currently, this virus is spreading at a quick rate worldwide. The virus is now in many countries around the world... read more
26 Feb
How pregnancy tests work
Think you might be pregnant ?
Even with the most effective birth control methods, there’s always a chance for error. After all, it takes just one sperm to fertilize the egg. Finding out whether or not that’s happened is as easy as... read more
27 Aug
Foam Dressings Application Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds. Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These products protect the affected area
Foam wound dressings can be used on infected wounds.
Wound dressings play a large role in the healing process. These... read more
28 Aug
HOW DO HYDROCOLLOID BANDAGES AND ACNE PATCHES WORK? An ugly pimple crops up on your face and you have an interview the next day? You could put a little tea tree oil or benzoyl peroxide on it, but the spot treatment of the moment are acne patches. Long... read more
