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April 2010

CONGRATULATIONS
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Wound Care Nurses!

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The American Nurses Association (ANA) has recently announced wound, ostomy and continence nursing as its newest specialty. This recognition means the ANA acknowledges wound care nurses share their mission to advance the nursing profession and foster high standards of practice.


April 18-25, 2010 is Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Week

DM Systems has always valued the work of wound care nurses so we appreciate that the WOCN Society has reserved an entire week to show our respect for the dedication you have for your field.  We manufacture products but our products need the personal care of health care professionals like you to be effective. We understand it is you who is by a patient's bedside and comforts them when they're at their most vulnerable.

E
veryone at DM Systems would like to extend a big THANK YOU to all wound care nurses for all your hard work and dedication!


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Heel Pressure Ulcers: A to Z Presentation Available in DVD

DVD copies of the "Heel Pressure Ulcers: A to Z" Webinar, presented by Diane Langemo, PhD, RN, FAAN, are now available. The 60-minute presentation discusses the basics of a pressure ulcer, the NPUAP/EPUAP guidelines, CMS "never events" and pressure ulcer prevention and treatment options.
 
Use the free DVD as part of your nursing staff training or as a guide to establish protocols or revise protocols to meet new standards.

 
Call our office at (800) 254-5438 or email info@dmsystems.com to request your copy today.



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Essential Insights On Treating Diabetic Heel Ulcers
By Desmond Bell, DPM
Podiatry Today, March 2010

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Diabetic heel ulcers are particularly challenging to treat as a wide range of factors can affect potential healing. With this in mind, this author discusses the challenges of wound bed preparation, key considerations with offloading and the possible impact of peripheral arterial disease.

Despite a better understanding and the advent of preventive measures that have been developed to address heel ulcers, the problems we encounter due to complications of diabetes make treating this specific patient population more challenging.


To view this article and for other clinical papers, visit our online Resource Center.

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NAON

National Association of
Orthopaedic Nurses
May 16-18
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Seattle, WA
Booth #109

WOCN
Wound Ostomy and Continence Nurse
June 13-16
Phoenix, Arizona
Booth #100

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"The Heelift is able to totally relieve all pressure from the heel/affected area."
"[The Heelift] is wonderful. I believe that it will be 100% instrumental in healing the ulcer. I will recommend it to anyone that may have this problem."
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Cheryl Collins
Heritage Place
Assisted Living,
Lexington, TN

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