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The problem of IAD leading to HAPI is widely recognized. This article describes the Hillrom WatchCare System, designed to address this problem.

The med-surg health care environment is constantly changing, driving complexity in care. The most recent findings from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services state that pressure injuries develop in nearly 2.5 million patients...

The traditional method of checking for incontinence events involves a multi-step process that can be time-consuming for the care team and can create situations that negatively impact patient dignity. This article offers a smarter solution to...

This article presents 4 patients in whom a hypochlorous acid-preserved wound cleanser (HAPWOC) (Vashe; Urgo Medical North America) was used to manage stage 3 and 4 PI/Us. 

Managing incontinence is important to protect patients’ skin, thus positively affecting their quality of life. In addition, being responsive to and properly managing this common condition allows caregivers to prioritize care and optimize...

The author postulates that the combination of a silver contact layer with a hydroconductive dressing can allow for better control of moisture in the wound bed without using traditional products such as a calcium alginate.

This case series highlights a hypochlorous acid solution in combination with NPWTi-d to assist in mechanically removing bacteria and necrotic tissue in wound bed preparation and to manage infection.