Cath Lab Digest

Trisha Carlson, MSN, MBA-HCM, RN, CWCN, DAPWCA

Chronic wound management requires frequent assessment of the wounds’ needs to evolve the plan of care and reach complete wound closure in a timely manner. This is often easier said than done, particularly for persons residing in rural settings, long-term care facilities and those with transportation issues. For the patient, chronic wound care is not only an emotional and physical burden; it also proves to be a financial and social burden due to frequent visits to the wound clinic.
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