Hi Alyssa, great vid. Im CWON, been an inpatient wound nurae for abiut 5 years and would love to start an online wound care business. I have so many questions, and would love to chat with you.
@renzsuarez4027Күн бұрын
hello if you start to feel pain in arms or legs or thighs etc. is it too late to do the preventions like healthy eating or exercise ? because i am overweight and when i woke up i started to feel my arms and legs hurt especially my right arm when i use my hands or clench my fist
@sciencechick99164 күн бұрын
Very helpful. Thanks.
@KatWoodland4 күн бұрын
Many wound dehiscences need to regrow skin BEFORE another suture. There’s just not enough new capillary growth or strong enough skin! Thus we need to expedite the skin regeneration. Does anyone know whether infrared light technology helps?
@helloJL5 күн бұрын
Thank you for your videos! 😊May I know after proper cleaning & debridement, for dry necrotic wounds, is it to use hydrogel & a hydrocolloid dressing over it? Is that alright or are there better dressings?
@tevans49155 күн бұрын
Would this care be similar for those of us going through radiation therapy for breast cancer?
@christmasisawesome93486 күн бұрын
I bought the 10 x 10 cm version of the dressing. The cut is a lot smaller than the dressing. There would be a lot of the dressing left after I trimmed it to the proper size. Can I still use this leftover piece for the next dressing change?
@jaquelineponce93287 күн бұрын
I had a tummy tuck but i still have my drains in i been asking my surgeon if its normal that the fluids coming out smell its between orange and brown is it an infection
@lisamarshlife10 сағат бұрын
Where is the drainage coming from? Jo drain site or incision?
@jugnujugnu77777 күн бұрын
Can flamazine cream can be used on boils or abscess???plz tell
@user-kh7ws2hq1e8 күн бұрын
Как можно заказать. Я нахожусь в Армении
@user-xl4ck7qt9i9 күн бұрын
Try eating raw tunip it healed me in seven hours of a skin condiction given yo me from s vaccine in 2009, sit may help heal your wounds, also get your blood pummping ,go running, swimming, ,fast walking, or aerobics,stay away from junk food, and no cooked oil, only have raw oil,and no dairy, it's junk, money making bussoness, ,as usual eat good cheese, the expensive cheeses but eat all things in balance,if you dont try it it wont work,and you sonte find out,
@CarMumel_Anthony13 күн бұрын
Bactigras is painful for the graft site both putting and removing 😢
@kuroe-chan519015 күн бұрын
This is much appreciated. My mother and law has one temp for two weeks. They sent us home with zero help on how to do anything . Unfortunately she can only hang on her walker. She’s very unsteady and can’t hold it. It’s horrible. O will have to find something . Nurse barely showed how to empty it. She can’t do it herself unfortunately. Today we have to take a shower so t know what to do
@davidbradford3815 күн бұрын
Im having to pack a wound in the bottom of my foot I had infection in my foot cleaned out I'm taking IV antibiotics right now trying to save me from losing my foot as I'm a diabetic
@megafreakoidx8 күн бұрын
Me too, my two wounds are on my leg from abscesses drained by surgery. I just finished packing it by myself at home for the first time!
@shyewah17 күн бұрын
hi, may i know what will happen if yhe sodium hypochloride wasn't dried thoroughly before the application of the mepilex foam dressing?
@CrimsonTideGuy17 күн бұрын
and no demonstration, just talk
@selenaarmenia194619 күн бұрын
I read a wound assessment for a pt it said nil exudate but it was documented as slough isnt slough a exudate?
@NurseAlyssa3919 күн бұрын
@@selenaarmenia1946 Exudate is the fluid coming out of the wound (you will see this on the cover dressing) . Slough is describing the wound base. Slough is the yellow slim like material on the wound.
@Teacher_Not_Preacher19 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing this info, Nurse Alyssa!
@sam9117721 күн бұрын
Do you also apply betadine along with bactigrass ? If yes then what are thr steps ? Like after cleaning with Nacl you'll apply betadine then put bactigrass over it and cover it right ?
@NurseAlyssa3919 күн бұрын
Yes, you can do that. Although if I'm using betadine, I normally would use inadine instead of bactigras as they are both povidone iodine.
@elfielspectra310722 күн бұрын
In a case of open wound like shattered bulb from burned damage, it sometimes release a light yellow liquid, do we need to warp the wound? Or it's okay to keep it open?
@NurseAlyssa3919 күн бұрын
I cover any open wound to prevent infection.
@BenjaminTaytelbaum24 күн бұрын
I have a laceration on my toe and the skin flap (there is a skin flap because the wound is jagged) is macerated and all white, or it is deprived of blood flow, idk, but I sweat a lot and I have had a skin suture and bandage on it for some time so it’s even more sweaty
@NurseAlyssa3924 күн бұрын
That would be maceration , you need to dry out the wound some.
@BenjaminTaytelbaum8 күн бұрын
@@NurseAlyssa39Oh Thanks, yeah that’s what the doctor said, it’s all healed by now, it took around a week or two to heal
@gentleoldmoviefan568028 күн бұрын
Are there any topical treatments available, for effectively eliminating (curing, reducing, etc.) cellulitis? Whether through mainstream medicine (a.k.a., conventional medicine) or functional /holistic / alternative medicine? One example of the latter, which I've heard of, is a therapy called Chlorine Dioxide. ~ topically applied, but it takes a lot of care and specialized / detailed knowledge, it appears. ~ Have you ever heard of this approach?
@NurseAlyssa3928 күн бұрын
@gentleoldmoviefan5680 unfortunately no I have not heard of this approach. If a patient is diagnosed with cellulitis an antibiotics is needed as it is not a local infection.
@marginaticz8267Ай бұрын
Can i ask mme how to remove the necrotic tissue..? What are the way to debridge?
@NurseAlyssa3919 күн бұрын
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@dommedanielleАй бұрын
At the wound clinic here in denver at porter, they keep people sick. The débrider there loves making people bleed
@ChrystalClear-n6fАй бұрын
Thank you
@myrandaclark1395Ай бұрын
Intermittent fasting for 16 to 18 hours per day with either an 8 - or 6-hour eating window increases autophagy, which greatly reduces infections and has scientifically proven better outcomes 😊
@YogaPinayАй бұрын
Hi Nurse Alyssa, what is the usual timetable for exudates to stop coming out of a wound??. My 3 week-wound from a dog bite is healing well, the swelling has stopped and the wound seems getting smaller by the day. I apply Vaselline and bandage over it daily after cleaning (soap and water). I am just wondering until when should I stop covering it and switching to silicon sheet perhaps??🤔 i also wonder if the moistness from my wound will go on as long as I do what I do, please advise what are the signs I should look out for to stop. Thanks in advance!😊
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
@YogaPinay Thanks for the great questions! Exudate will stop once the wound is fully healed. Keep bandaging daily until the wound has closed completely. With the wound being 3 weeks old, you are at a higher risk of infection if you leave it open to air. Therefore, the best practice for your wound is to keep it eye ball moist and covered. Once the wound is healed, if you are worried about scaring at the point, you can move to a silicone sheet. Hope this helps. If you are looking for more help, please feel free to book an apt with me at thewoundconsultant.com
@YogaPinayАй бұрын
@@NurseAlyssa39 thank you so much❤️
@magarethecharles9369Ай бұрын
Too many technical jargon
@SuperSaltydog77Ай бұрын
For wound care as you're discussing here, how would Dakins solution rate and/or compare with hydrogen peroxide or antibiotic ointment?
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
@SuperSaltydog77 it's has a lower tissue toxicity than peroxide. Peroxide will kill good tissue and prolong wound healing. This is a cleaning solution to clean the wound . Antibiotic ointment can be used after cleaning.
@SuperSaltydog77Ай бұрын
@@NurseAlyssa39 Thank you for your reply this solution could/would be a more long term wound care than peroxide
@YogaPinayАй бұрын
Hi Nurse Alyssa, thanks for your complete info on how to prevent scarring. Can you expound why we don't want scabs to form?? if that is the body's natural bandage, why is it not ideal??
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
Moist wound healing is gold standard. Now with that said a small cut scratches ext are fine to let scab over and heal. Moist wound healing is more for chronic wounds.
@YogaPinayАй бұрын
@@NurseAlyssa39 Thank you! I just watched your other video explaining what a chronic wound would be. I guess the dog bite on my leg, although deep, seems to be healing well and cannot be categorized as chronic yet?? I have been keeping my wound moist, cleaning it daily with soap and water, then covering with Vaselline and bandage. It looks very swollen the first 2 weeks and seems much better now although still not dry.
@anaghakeertij2703Ай бұрын
How often should this bactigrass be changed? Does it have an adhesive?
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
May be left in place for 4 days, although most dressing changes are q 2-3 days, it is a nonstick contact layer with an antimicrobial (chlorohexidine). you do need to use a cover dressing over top of this. Any cover dressing is appropriate just ensure it can handle the amount of exudate coming out of the wound.
@aokigh8566Ай бұрын
I had developed a sudden and unexpected reaction to the posterior side of my shoulder, early in the day the skin was fine, however, by late evening there was an area that was shaped like a triangle with a bordered lining, All the skin on the inside looked like it received a hug dose of the sun because it felt like a really bad burn. I don’t expose my skin to the sum, and when i do I use sunscreen. I’m still shocked as to how quickly my skin changed it became ulcerated, was extremely painful. I had applied antibiotic cream on it prior to it becoming ulcerated. Then I was worried that it might be infected because it was a light yellow secretion that formed a scab. There was no blood, because the skin was not injured prior to this, however, it was extremely painfully for almost 2 days. There is still pain, and I believe that it is cellulitis, but I am glad that I learned that there is serous fluids that is a light yellow, otherwise I’d still be freaking out that its infected. When its not.
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
This situation does seem off to me and I would suggest having it looked at by your Dr. Just because it does not have pus coming from the wound, cellulitis will not go away on its own and does require abx. In addition, a random ulcer forming on your shoulder for no reason is concerning.
@robertabrozic3278Ай бұрын
Question why did my foot dr. tear off my scab when my leg wound started? GE SAID U DONT WANT A SCAB TO HEAL
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
It depends on the type of wound to be honest and if it is truly a scab. Chronic wounds are best healed under moist wound healing.
@marysjoberg8606Ай бұрын
thank you. I have been studying how to help take care of cuts and injuries in a field remote setting. I am preparing a field first aid self aid kit and I will now include povidone iodine. I have watched a number of your videos.
@abdillahali3414Ай бұрын
Can u use is if someone has cancer thanks please reply
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
As long as it has not been said to stay away from honey for any reason , it is fine to use.
@huwguyver4208Ай бұрын
Very helpful, thankyou!
@tavo6317Ай бұрын
I had lost hope, I had surgery in Colombia and my stitches got infected and a big hole open on my pubic area, Nothing has been able to cure this hole. The doctor finally was able to make it little smaller, but I believe this is going to help me more than these people ever could thank you very much for the video I can go back to the US and get better, has been a nightmare!
@BigBeerBellyBenАй бұрын
Just wanna say thanks for this simple informative video. You made this all very simple to understand.
@NurseAlyssa39Ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@user-th8dx4wn5t2 ай бұрын
This helped. I had cyst removal surgery in May and theres one part of the incision that is open still and it is draining
@vanshfan-fb6ilАй бұрын
Broo samee....😢
@robertabrozic32782 ай бұрын
I started on the vashe about 2 weeks ago. In my wound that I have had for 14 years is pretty big and nothing has helped. I have noticed in this last 10 days. Or so That's really helped to clean my wound. It looks so much better. They ever did great stuff I also had tremendous drainage, and the vashe has also stopped the drainage trenendously. Fabulous product
@NurseAlyssa392 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, I am glad this product is working well for you!
@YinYangDPW2 ай бұрын
I have had chronic recurrent cellulitis in legs since 2005-6. At least once, it turned out to be cutaneous diphtheria.
@maimwatenga98952 ай бұрын
What can be used as secondary dressing after mepital in the case of skin tears
@NurseAlyssa392 ай бұрын
You can use any type of cover dressing that you see fit depending on the amount of exudate you are dealing with.
@MysteriousMadnessOfficial2 ай бұрын
When you're used to the chaos, it's no big deal 😜
@bebezledford36332 ай бұрын
This hurt this absolutely is pain full once pulled it is no way to smoothly pull it
@NurseAlyssa392 ай бұрын
Is the dressing drying out? That may be causing the pain.
@amaninorain79502 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very helpfull👍👍
@1vbAPiYk2 ай бұрын
miss seeing you
@olgagiles57732 ай бұрын
You are a Godsend. Thanks so much for your timely information. Imagine all of the people you have helped but will never meet. Thanks for being an angel in disguise.👼