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Annual Checkup: The CMS Pressure Ulcer Present-on-Admission IndicatorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PURPOSE: To provide the wound care practitioner with information about the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) pressure ulcer present-on-admission (POA) indicators. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the history and rationale for the CMS financial incentives for pressure ulcer (PrU) prevention. 2. Identify the CMS Pressure Ulcer POA indicators and 2009 ICD-9 coding for PrU staging. 3. Discuss the implications of th...
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: journals

Reducing Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers with a Silicone-Based Dermal Nourishing Emollient-Associated Skincare RegimenEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The use of an SBDNE skin care regimen was important in bringing about a significant reduction in the number of patients with PrUs and respective treatment costs in a medical unit experiencing high incidence rates of PrUs. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigations Source Type: journals

Beware of Inappropriately Billing Clinic Visits/Evaluation and Managements with ProceduresEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - October 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Payment Strategies Source Type: journals

Skin Care and Pressure UlcersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PURPOSE: To familiarize wound care practitioners with current evidence related to skin care and pressure ulcer prevention. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for healthcare professionals with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe features of normal structure and function of the skin. 2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers. 3. Identify risk factors for skin breakdown. 4. Discuss staging, prevention, and treatment of skin breakdown. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: journals

Risk Factors for Pressure UlcersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The authors believe that stool and urinary incontinence, smoking, anemia, not using a pressure-reducing bed surface, and infrequent change of position in bed are considerable risk factors for the development of PrUs. Immobilized patients should be assessed for these risk factors, and measures should be taken to prevent PrU development. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigation Source Type: journals

Optimized Skin Care Can Prevent Pressure UlcersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Guest Editorial Source Type: journals

Interventional Patient Hygiene for the Wound Care ProfessionalEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The authors provide scientific evidence and practice guidelines supporting each component of interventional patient hygiene.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Review Source Type: journals

Management of a Venous UlcerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Practice Points Source Type: journals

Anatomical and Physiological Basis for Corneotrophic Care of the SkinEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - September 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Apwca Clinical Rounds Source Type: journals

Acute Wound Pain: Gaining a Better UnderstandingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PURPOSE: To provide the wound care practitioner with an overview of research and knowledge about the causes, mechanisms, contributing factors, and management of acute wound pain. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the causes of acute wound pain. 2. Discuss research findings related to the physiology of wound pain. 3. Identify current concepts in the management of acute wound pain. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: journals

Basal Cell Carcinoma Presenting as a Nonhealing WoundEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Case Report Source Type: journals

The Relationship between Hemoglobin A1c Values and Healing Time for Lower Extremity Ulcers in Individuals with DiabetesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study explored the relationship between HgbA1c values and healing times of leg and foot ulcers. THEORETICAL/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK: The theoretical framework used was Orem's self-care deficit theory of nursing, which focuses on self-care of patients and nursing intervention if self-care is inadequate. SUBJECTS: Forty-one male and 22 female patients having either type 1 or type 2 diabetes were considered in this study. Of these 63 patients, 9 had type 1 and 54 had type 2 diabetes. Ages ranged from 33 to 94 years (mean, 67.7 years [SD, 14.98 years]). Weight ranged from 122 to 402 lb (mean, 221.84 lb [SD, 58.79 lb]). METHO...
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigations Source Type: journals

Evaluation of Venous UlcersEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Practice Points Source Type: journals

Feasibility Study of Home Care Wound Management Using TelemedicineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: Uneven distribution of severity and type of wounds among groups, with greatest percentage of large wounds in TM group. Larger wounds consume more resources. TM is a useful communication tool in wound management but with limited power when randomization does not include wound size or type. Two important benchmarks were established for home care. First, it took 51 days, on average, to heal or improve PrUs and 34 days to heal or improve surgical wounds regardless of group. Second, nearly 90% of wounds improved or healed. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigations Source Type: journals

Midyear HCPCS Coding UpdateEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - August 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Payment Strategies Source Type: journals

Prevention and Management of Skin TearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PURPOSE: To provide the wound care practitioner with evidence-informed information on the prevention and management of skin tears. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Identify risks and causes of and a classification system for skin tears. 2. Discuss the treatment and prevention of skin tears. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: journals

Deconstructing Skin TearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Editorial Source Type: journals

Defining Skin Substitutes Used as a Graft versus Skin Substitutes Not Used as a GraftEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Payment Strategies Source Type: journals

Monitoring Laboratory Values: Urinalysis and 24-Hour UrineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Practice Points Source Type: journals

A Randomized Crossover Investigation of Pain at Dressing Change Comparing 2 Foam DressingsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study indicate that soft silicone dressing is associated with less pain before and during dressing changes along with decreased periwound maceration. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigations Source Type: journals

New ProductsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: INFOLINK: New Products Source Type: journals

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis and Wound Healing in Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article reviews the role of thrombin in wound healing, the mechanisms by which the different agents prevent thrombosis, and the clinical data comparing wound-healing outcomes with different modes of prophylaxis.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - July 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Concept Source Type: journals

Does Your Hospital-Owned Outpatient Wound Care Department Have the Required "Direct Supervision"?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - June 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Payment Strategies Source Type: journals

Wound PainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - June 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Research Forum Source Type: journals

Monitoring Laboratory Values:: Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folate, Calcium, and MagnesiumEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - June 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Practice Points Source Type: journals

Pressure Ulcers in Pediatric Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Review of Assessment, Prevention, and Topical ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PURPOSE: To provide the wound care practitioner with a review of the assessment, prevention, and management of pressure ulcers in pediatric patients with spinal cord injury. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the pathogenesis, risk factors, and assessment of pressure ulcers in pediatric patients with spinal cord injury. 2. Discuss the prevention and topical management of pediatric pressure ulcers. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - June 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: journals

The Effects of Different Types of Automated Inclining Bed and Tilt Angle on Body-Pressure RedistributionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The damage caused by pressure in bedridden hospitalized patients is attributable to the body tissues becoming compressed against bony prominences, which results in poor capillary perfusion. Automated inclining beds were developed in this study to assist patients in repositioning, with the aim of quantifying the effects of 3 types of bed (bed 1, 1-axis tilting; bed 2, 1-axis and 2-segment tilting; and bed 3, 2-axis and 3-segment tilting) and 3 tilt angles (10, 15, and 20 degrees upward from the horizontal) on body-pressure redistribution. Twenty healthy subjects (14 men and 6 women) aged 21 to 26 years were recruited from t...
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - June 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigations Source Type: journals

Peer Support Is Essential Element in Journal's SuccessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - June 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Editorial Source Type: journals

The Role of Nutrition in Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment: National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel White PaperEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This white paper reviews the currently available scientific evidence related to nutrition and hydration for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment in adults, introduces the nutrition recommendations from the new National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel/European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel International Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment, and reviews research needs for the future.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - May 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: FEATURES: From the NPUAP Source Type: journals

Monitoring Laboratory Values: Zinc, Copper, Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and Vitamin EEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - May 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Practice Points Source Type: journals

The ABCs of Skin Care for Wound Care Clinicians: Dermatitis and EczemaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
PURPOSE: To provide the wound care practitioner with an overview of the nature and treatment of dermatitis. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe the pathophysiology of dermatitis. 2. Discuss the characteristics that help to differentiate common types of dermatitis. 3. Identify appropriate treatment strategies for dermatitis. (C) 2009 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - May 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Management Extra Source Type: journals

Average Sales Price Differs for Physicians and Hospital-Owned Outpatient Wound Care DepartmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - May 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Payment Strategies Source Type: journals

INDUSTRY NEWS.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 152DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305469.14875.38
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: HTML PDF (310 K) Source Type: journals

ASSOCIATION NEWS.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 152DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305470.92003.19
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Do You Know Your New Medicare Contractor?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 154DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305472.99627.f7Authors: Schaum, Kathleen D. MS
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Hypothesis for the Formation and Maintenance of Chronic Wounds.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review presents a hypothesis for the development and maintenance of chronic wounds based on the phenotype of fibroblasts isolated from chronic wounds. This is related to underlying disease and to changes in their responses to skin injury.Page: 158DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305464.40424.e2Authors: Mansbridge, Jonathan PhD, FAPWCA
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: HTML PDF (368 K) Source Type: journals

Pilot Trial of Biovance Collagen-Based Wound Covering for Diabetic Ulcers.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study was designed to determine healing rates for partial- and full-thickness diabetic foot ulcers treated with Biovance.Page: 161DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305463.32800.32Authors: Letendre, Serena DPM; LaPorta, Guido DPM, FACFAS; O'Donnell, Elaine DPM; Dempsey, Jennifer DPM; Leonard, Karen DPM
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (1.039 M) Source Type: journals

Analysis of Patient Cost for Recombinant Human Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Therapy as the First-line Treatment of the Insured Patient with a Diabetic Foot Ulcer.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The goal of the authors' analysis presented in this article was to examine the actual cost to patients of a policy of initiating recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor as the initial therapy for appropriately debrided diabetic foot ulcers.Page: 167DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305466.25177.a8Authors: Lantis, John C. II MD; Boone, Deva MD; Gendics, Cindy RN; Todd, George MD
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (236 K) Source Type: journals

Detection of Skin Erythema in Darkly Pigmented Skin Using Multispectral Images.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results of this study indicate that erythema in different skin tones can be identified using 2 to 3 filters.Page: 172DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305465.17553.1cAuthors: Sprigle, Stephen PhD, PT; Zhang, Liwei PhD; Duckworth, Mark MS
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (2.844 M) Source Type: journals

Methodological Issues in Studies of the Effectiveness of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Interventions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
In this continuing education activity, the authors discuss randomized, historical, and nonrandomized comparison studies and the terminology and concepts associated with pressure ulcer prevention research.Page: 180DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305462.32800.7bAuthors: Baumgarten, Mona PhD; Shardell, Michelle PhD; Rich, Shayna MA
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (319 K) Source Type: journals

Methodologic Issues in Studies of the Effectiveness of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Interventions.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 189DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305467.07251.92Authors: Baumgarten, Mona PhD; Shardell, Michelle PhD; Rich, Shayna MA
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Abstract HTML PDF (356 K) Source Type: journals

Monitoring Laboratory Values: Lymphocytes, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, and Lipoproteins.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 192DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305471.92003.50Authors: Hess, Cathy Thomas BSN, RN, CWOCN
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 7, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: HTML PDF (40 K) Source Type: journals

In the Spotlight: Caroline E. Fife, MD.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Page: 151DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000305468.07251.76Authors: Salcido, Richard MD
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Hypothesis for the Formation and Maintenance of Chronic WoundsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This review presents a hypothesis for the development and maintenance of chronic wounds based on the phenotype of fibroblasts isolated from chronic wounds. This is related to underlying disease and to changes in their responses to skin injury.
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Clinical Concept Source Type: journals

Monitoring Laboratory Values: Lymphocytes, Blood Urea Nitrogen, Creatinine, and LipoproteinsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - April 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: DEPARTMENTS: Practice Points Source Type: journals

Cost-effectiveness of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Postsurgical Patients in Long-term Acute CareEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
CONCLUSION: Postsurgical LTAC patients who were treated by NPWT/ROCF had a more accelerated rate of wound closure, compared with patients treated with advanced moist wound-healing therapy. These results suggest that, for this patient group, NPWT/ROCF may be more clinically effective in reducing wound volume, compared with advanced moist wound healing. Furthermore, the lower cost per cubic centimeter volume reduction suggests that NPWT/ROCF produces a more favorable cost-effective solution. Therefore, it is important when developing a wound-healing strategy that cost decisions be based on overall cost and not individual pro...
Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - March 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Features: Original Investigation Source Type: journals

Use of Honey for Wound HealingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - March 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Research Forum Source Type: journals

2009 Coding and Payment Changes for Hospital-Owned Outpatient Wound Care DepartmentsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - March 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Payment Strategies Source Type: journals

Monitoring Laboratory Values: Glucose, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit, and IronEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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Source: Advances in Skin & Wound Care - March 1, 2009 Category: Dermatology Tags: Departments: Practice Points Source Type: journals

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