The article “Factors Affecting Wound Healing” made me realize the intricacy of the process a wound must go through in order to heal. Hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remolding are all very important stages that lead to the healing of a wound. There are several factors and obstacles a wound must overcome before it can heal to its full capacity. When I was younger, I noticed how scraps and scratches (even the deeper ones) I’d receive from playing outside would heal and disappear quite…
Introduction Proper cleansing is perhaps the key component for acute and chronic wound management. Cleansing methods differ among health care providers and institutions, and many times is based on an individual’s experience and preference. Many cleansing solutions exist today. In this research, the author focused on the use of tap water versus sterile cleansing solutions such as Normal Saline and sterile water. Many cleansing solutions are safe and have been proven to provide effective results…
Critical Book Review Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction Michelle Beel Liberty University Psych 307 Summary Dr. Mark Lasser’s book “Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction” gives insight to those who suffer from sexual addiction and to the families, friends and other people in their lives. Dr. Mark Lasser has chosen to write this book, to share with others his personal struggle and victory with sexual addiction. Dr. Lasser has written this book from a Christian view, to give other…
Summary Dr Wilson book Hurt people hurt people; premise is as simple as the book’s title. She shows how the process of hurting others is a cycle in that; “All of us have been hurt by people who all were hurt by other hurt people. In turn we-as hurt people-all have hurt other people to one degree or another” (Wilson, 2001). She also states that individuals learn child-like solutions to such issues as “trust, identity, and attachment” where become rooted in an individual because of binding shame (Wilson…
have been discovering evidence of the brain’s captivating ability to influence healing. Without the use of medication cancers are disappearing, tumors are diminishing, and depression is fleeing. Science is making advances in brain studies that are providing proof that one’s thoughts and lifestyle remarkably affect the brain’s chemistry, which promote physical and mental healing. Two considerable forms of the brain’s healing power over the body are shown through the placebo effect, as well as maintaining…
Beginning with the ADN, I believe she would be successful at contacting a home health agency to provide wound care and visits for dressing changes. She would be able to arrange for transportation home and be of assistance in helping the patient to schedule a physician office visit. I’m not sure due to a lack of education in public health awareness that the…
article called Comparison of suture types in the closure of scalp wounds written by Joseph Bonham and published in Emergency Nurse. In the emergency room two different types of sutures permanent and non permanent sutures are used as well as glue for lacerations. Scalp wounds are difficult as pressure to wound as well as the hair of the scalp. The research discusses the end result of the research the amount of scaring left after the wound has healed. Protection of Human Participants The benefits of…
Anterior & Posterior trunk 36%, Perineum 1%, Anterior & Posterior thighs, legs, & feet 36% Chapter 6: Bone Tissue – Fracture and Repair of Bone A fracture is a break in a bone. Many different types of fractures may occur. The healing process involves 3 different phases in 4 steps. The reactive phase which is an early inflammatory phase (hematoma). The reparative phase which includes the formation of a fibrocartilaginous callus first and a bony callus second. And the bone remodeling…
Application of the Nursing Process Part 1: Nursing process All registered nurses on earth have some standard practices regardless of where they were trained. Whether working on a government health care center or a private health care center, there are several activities that all of them have in common. Despite the essential core, practice to deliver patient-focused care all nurses practices the following steps to maintain quality patient care. i) Assessment A registered nurse uses a systematic…
issues noted. This was a major concern to the wound team, Management team and staff nurses. After retrieving the research and chart audits showing an increase of these patient problems, my manager brainstormed and implemented a new practice on our floor that the remainder of the hospital does not utilize yet. This new task of care was named “Turn Team”. Evidence shows that failure to reposition will result in ongoing oxygen deprivation; poor wound healing and further tissue damage. The Agency for Health…
