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Throwback Thursday

by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Nov 5, 2015 | Cassandra Chronicles: Regulatory and Coverage Policy, Miscellaneous Musings, Pressure Cooker: Rethinking Pressure Ulcers, US Wound Registry

Here’s a L’Nard splint to protect heels from pressure ulcers. They’ve been around for decades, but they are still the best way to protect the heel from pressure. Caroline Fife, MD I’ve got a NEW Facebook Page – be sure to follow me there too! Twitter/CarolineFifeMD ...

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by Caroline Fife, M.D. | Apr 28, 2015 | Pressure Cooker: Rethinking Pressure Ulcers

I recently attended the American Professional Wound Care Association meeting where Kevin Yankowsky of Norton, Rose, Fulbright, talked about the criminalization of adverse events including pressure ulcers. The National Quality Forum lists Stage 3 and 4 pressure ulcers...
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