Clinical Issues —August 2017

Publication date: August 2017 Source:AORN Journal, Volume 106, Issue 2 Author(s): Sharon A. Van Wicklin Caring for patients with tattoos undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures Key words: magnetic resonance imaging, tattoos. Reducing slips, trips, and falls caused by electrical cords on the procedure room floor Key words: slips, trips, falls, electrical cords, equipment booms. Classifying surgical limb amputation wounds Key words: wound classification, documentation, amputation. Preventing postoperative pressure alopecia Key words: alopecia, occipital neuropathy, scalp massage. Using prophylactic dressings to prevent pressure injury Key words: prophylactic dressings, silicone foam dressings, sacral dressings, heel dressings, pressure injury.

Source: AORN Journal - July 27, 2017 Category: Nursing Source Type: research