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The Right Way to Culture a Wound by Cuzzell, Janice Z.

“…A culture of a wound is needed in order to document the presence of specific microorganisms and to determine the appropriate antibiotic therapy. The keys to…”
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Clues: bruised, torn skin by Cuzzell, J Z

“…Some of the causes and signs of skin lesions in the elderly that are referred to as skin tears are discussed, and advice on how to treat skin tears is…”
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Clues: recurrent, punched-out lesions by Cuzzell, J Z

“…Chronic lesions of recurrent herpes simplex virus are described. Treatment of such lesions should be cautious because cross-contamination is possible when the…”
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Choosing a wound dressing: a systematic approach by Cuzzell, J Z

“…Wound care presents a particular challenge in the critical care setting. Decisions about how to cleanse a wound and which dressing to use are often complicated…”
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Clues: pain, burning, and itching by Cuzzell, J Z

“…Herpes zoster, a skin rash commonly referred to as "shingles," is described. The causes of the disease, complications and treatment are discussed…”
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Clues: itching and burning in skin folds by Cuzzell, J Z

“…The causes and best forms of treatment for patients suffering from candidiasis, a type of dermatitis, are discussed…”
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Wound Care: Trial & Error Yields to Knowledge by Cuzzell, Janice Z., Stotts, Nancy A.

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Healing with hydrocolloid by Fowler, E, Cuzzell, J Z, Papen, J C

“…Hydrocolloid dressings are occlusive wafers made of an adhesive mass of gumlike materials and covered with a flexible, water-resistant film. The appropriate…”
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Healing with thin-film dressings by Fowler, E, Cuzzell, J Z, Papen, J C

“…Thin film dressings are transparent, adhesive-backed plastic membranes usually composed of microporous polyurethane. The advantages and limitations of thin…”
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Back to Basics: Test Your Wound Assessment Skills by Cuzzell, Janice Z.

“…The treatment of leg ulcers depends on whether the ulcer is arterial or venous in origin. The identification and treatment of arterial and venous leg ulcers…”
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Managing full-thickness wounds by Van Rijswijk, L, Cuzzell, J Z

“…Deep, chronic full-thickness wounds tend to develop in debilitated patients whose vascular or immune systems are compromised. Instructions on how to treat such…”
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How to Use a Bag-Valve-Mask Device for Artificial Ventilation by Cuzzell, Janice Z., Rodriquez, Lori A.

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Wound Care Forum: Readers' Remedies for Pressure Sores by Cuzzell, Janic Zeigler

“…Remedies for healing pressure sores are discussed. Possible remedies include aloe vera, heat lamps and vegetable shortening…”
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Pressure relief perennials by Cuzzell, J Z, Willey, T

“…When doctors are looking for the best mattress surface for a particular patient, the number of different pressure-relieving products on the market can seem…”
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Test your wound assessment skills by Cuzzell, J Z

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Practical tips for incontinence by Cuzzell, Janice Z.

“…Incontinence of urine and feces is a commonly encountered problem, particularly among bedridden elders. Although incontinence is often a transient problem…”
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Wound Care Forum: A Dialogue on Wound Care by Cuzzell, Janice Zeigler

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Wound assessment and evaluation by Cuzzell, J Z

“…The "Wound Assessment and Evaluation" series includes a short case presentation and differential diagnosis. It is followed by a discussion of the disease or…”
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Derm Detective: Clues: Pain, Burning, and Itching by Cuzzell, Janice Z.

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The new RYB color code by Cuzzell, J Z

“…The Three Color Concept of wound classification, introduced by Marion Laboratories Inc, seems to speak a common language and allows the nurse to identify…”
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