In this episode of Words on Wounds, Dr Ann Marie Nie describes her retrospective study investigating full-thickness pressure injury (PI) risk factors among pediatric patients ranging in age from 21 week’s gestation to 21 years. Across all pediatric age groups, the vast majority of PIs (nearly 83%) were medical-device related. However, risk factors varied by age, indicating that providers should consider the patient’s age when implementing PI preventive measures. Read the related article in the September issue of Advances in Skin & Wound Care at https://bit.ly/3XbkwAt.   Podcast sponsored by Dakin’s Wound Cleanser   When it comes to treating persistent, hard-to-heal, or complex wounds, you need a solution you can trust.   Dakin’s Wound Cleanser is an FDA approved device for wound cleansing and management. It’s powerful, cost effective, and easy to order. Now available in Sprayer bottles and Irrigation bottles as well!   Studies have shown Dakin’s to be effective in killing 99.99999% of MRSA, VRE and biofilm-forming bacteria within 30 seconds! (Barsoumian et. al)   Visit www.GetDakins.com/ASWC to request a sample today!   Transcript

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