Skin tears: prevention and management

2019 ◽  
Vol 24 (Sup9) ◽  
pp. S12-S18
Author(s):  
Kim LeBlanc ◽  
Diane Langemo ◽  
Kevin Woo ◽  
Heidi Marie Hevia Campos ◽  
Vera Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Mechanical Forces ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
True Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Skin Tears ◽  
Ageing Skin ◽  
Extent Of Damage

Skin tears commonly occur at the extremes of age and are associated with skin changes in ageing skin. They are considered to be acute wounds caused by mechanical forces, such as blunt trauma. While the true prevalence and incidence of skin tears is unknown, the available evidence suggests that these wounds occur in all healthcare settings. Importantly, skin tears are preventable with the implementation of a risk-reduction programme, which includes twice-daily skin moisturisation. Where these injuries do occur, it is important to categorise the extent of damage as well as to choose the most appropriate dressing to avoid adding any risks for further trauma.

Fillers and dermabrasive therapies

2021 ◽  
pp. 1363-1366
Author(s):  
Brett Archer
Keyword(s):  
Vascular Lesions ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Chemical Peels ◽  
Ageing Skin ◽  
Textural Changes

Facial ageing involves several key processes: loss of volume; laxity of tissues; and surface skin changes of wrinkles, pigmentation, vascular lesions, and textural changes. Surgery remains the mainstay of treating laxity or sagging of tissues. Fillers are an increasingly popular and effective method of replacing lost volume, or preventing it, and there are a myriad of options for dealing with the surface skin changes. This chapter deals with the principles of the appropriate use of fillers by looking at the patient suitability, the products available, and the proficiency of the injector. Steps to avoid complications are outlined and the management of these rare complications are discussed. A brief discussion is given of the place of chemical peels, dermabrasion, topical agents, and lasers in the improvement of the appearance of ageing skin.

scholarly journals Laxative Use in the Community: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 143
Author(s):  
Barry L. Werth ◽  
Sybèle-Anne Christopher
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
True Prevalence ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Laxative Use ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Intended Use

Laxatives are widely available without prescription and, as a consequence, they are commonly used for self-management of constipation by community-dwelling adults. However, it is not clear to what extent laxatives are used. Nor is it clear how laxatives are chosen, how they are used and whether consumers are satisfied with their performance. This review of published literature in the last 30 years shows the prevalence of laxative use in community-dwelling adults varied widely from 1% to 18%. The prevalence of laxative use in adults with any constipation (including both chronic and sporadic constipation) also varied widely from 3% to 59%. Apart from any geographical differences and differences in research methodologies, this wide range of estimated prevalence may be largely attributed to different definitions used for laxatives. This review also shows that laxative choice varies, and healthcare professionals are infrequently involved in selection. Consequently, satisfaction levels with laxatives are reported to be low and this may be because the laxatives chosen may not always be appropriate for the intended use. To improve constipation management in community and primary healthcare settings, further research is required to determine the true prevalence of laxative use and to fully understand laxative utilisation.

Cerebral Tissue Response in Chronic Electrode Implantation

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 624-625
Author(s):  
R.F. Dodson ◽  
L.W-F Chu ◽  
N. Ishihara
Keyword(s):  
Tissue Response ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Platinum Electrodes ◽  
Fixed Tissue ◽  
Electrode Implantation ◽  
Surface Areas ◽  
Tissue Changes ◽  
Micron Diameter ◽  
Extent Of Damage ◽  
Electrode Sheath

The extent of damage surrounding an implanted electrode in the cerebral cortex is a question of significant importance with regard to attaining consistency and validity of physiological recordings. In order to determine the extent of such tissue changes, 150 micron diameter platinum electrodes were implanted in the cortex of four adult baboons, and after eight days the animals were sacrificed by whole body perfusion with a 3% glutaraldehyde in 0.1M phosphate fixative.The calvarium was carefully removed and the electrode tracts were readily discernible in the firm, glutaraldehyde fixed tissue.Careful dissection of the zone of the electrode tract resulted in a small block which was further sectioned into tip, mid-tract and surface areas. Ultrastructurally, damage extended from the electrode sheath to the greatest extent of from 0.2 to 3.5 mm.

Outcomes: Promoting Reflective Practice Using Performance Indicator Questionnaires

2010 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Pat McCarthy
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Education ◽  
Performance Indicator ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Clinical Practicum ◽  
Self Reflection ◽  
Healthcare Settings ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Traditional Performance ◽  
The University

This article details the process of self-reflection applied to the use of traditional performance indicator questionnaires. The study followed eight speech-language pathology graduate students enrolled in clinical practicum in the university, school, and healthcare settings over a period of two semesters. Results indicated when reflection was focused on students' own clinical skills, modifications to practice were implemented. Results further concluded self-assessment using performance indicators paired with written reflections can be a viable form of instruction in clinical education.

Developing theory-based risk-reduction interventions for HIV-positive young people with haemophilia

Haemophilia ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. R. Schultz ◽  
R. B. Butler ◽  
L. Mckernan ◽  
R. Boelsen ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Hiv Positive

Skin changes in short-bowel syndrome. Kwashiorkor-like syndrome

1977 ◽  
Vol 113 (5) ◽  
pp. 657-659 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Z. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Short Bowel Syndrome ◽  
Skin Changes ◽  
Short Bowel

311: Grade IV Renal Parynchemal Injury in Patients Following Blunt Trauma: Impact of Ureteral Stenting on Outcome

2006 ◽  
Vol 175 (4S) ◽  
pp. 103-103
Author(s):  
Zachary Q. Posey ◽  
John A. Weigelt ◽  
William A. See
Keyword(s):  
Blunt Trauma ◽  
Trauma Impact ◽  
Ureteral Stenting

Low-Fat Diets: No Cancer Risk Reduction Seen

2006 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Deeanna Franklin
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Low Fat ◽  
Fat Diets ◽  
Cancer Risk Reduction

Skin Changes Help Identify Scleroderma Mimics

2009 ◽  
Vol 40 (7) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
PATRICE WENDLING
Keyword(s):  
Skin Changes
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