Clinical Issues —August 2017

Caring for patients with tattoos undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) proceduresKey words: magnetic resonance imaging, tattoos.Reducing slips, trips, and falls caused by electrical cords on the procedure room floorKey words: slips, trips, falls, electrical cords, equipment booms.Classifying surgical limb amputation woundsKey words: wound classification, documentation, amputation.Preventing postoperative pressure alopeciaKey words: alopecia, occipital neuropathy, scalp massage.Using prophylactic dressings to prevent pressure injuryKey words: prophylactic dressings, silicone foam dressings, sacral dressings, heel dressings, pressure injury.

Source: AORN Journal - July 27, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Sharon A. Van Wicklin Tags: Column Source Type: research