My grandfather was a #WWII vet, laborer for 40y @UniroyalTires, #greatestgen. At 96yo he walked several miles/day. When he fell and broke hip, he received hip replacement, but wasn't mobilized. 2 days later he had full-thickness heel ulcers, couldn't walk. He died 90 days later.
July is "Show Your Toes" month! A reminder to check around and between toes everyday to keep your feet healthy especially people with diabetes or arterial disease.
#showyourtoes#sockiTOEme#saveyourtoes
So happy to see this in print! Important contribution to clarifying the Clinical Nurse Scientist role and outlining the support needed for success. https://t.co/rRF1Rguw63
France is mandating work from home starting on January 3rd. The Netherlands is on lockdown, and so is most of the UK due to omicron. But here in the US we're throwing the doors open to just about everything. It's going to be quite a January.
Dr. Sprigle and Dr. Sonenblum disrupts myths about biomechanics for pressure injury tissue damage. Animated and inspiring! @myAAWC#PrUsummit2019#stopthepressure
Great opening session led by a patient who overcame challenges of spinal cord injury and multiple pressure ulcers. Great personal perspective on clinical practicality of off loading and staying active. #AAWC
Paul Callahan, CEO, Sail to Prevail shares his story and achievements living with paralysis and dealing with episodes of pressure ulcers. #PrUsummit2019#stopthepressure@myaawc@RBwounds
@RBwounds. An impressive panel of thought leaders and wound care experts at @myAAWC PrU Summit including Dr. Padulla, Professor Moore, challenging our structure and processes for PrU prevention #stopthepressure
More evidence our current paradigm for pressure ulcer prevention is inadequate. The focus of the AAWC PrU Summit focus is to not accept the status quo and pull out these discrepancies so we can make a difference in the lives of those at risk. @myAAWC#PrUsummit2019