Friday, May 2, 2014

Yep, There's Even a Pressure Ulcer and Ostomy App


It turns out there's an app for just about everything.

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) has released the Evidence-Based Wound Care Guidelines and Fecal Ostomy Best Practice app, which can be downloaded to Apple devices via the App Store.

The app provides up-to-date recommendations for residents with pressure ulcers, fecal ostomies, lower extremity arterial disease (LEAD), lower extremity neuropathic disease (LEND) and lower extremity venous disease (LEVD). It is designed for use by physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and physical therapists.

App users can access a differential assessment algorithm as well as a comprehensive image library to help assess residents. Once an image is selected, they can view details related to the diagnosis with extended guidelines and tools.

The apps retails for $59.99. To learn more, click here.


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