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Anyone had experience in controlling drainage from enterococcous fistulas?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Lydia A Meyers RN BSN CWCN Jul 11, 2010.

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Lydia A Meyers RN BSN CWCN replied to Teresa Weinand's discussion 'Anyone had experience in controlling drainage from enterococcous fistulas?'

I have also use convatec fistula products

Jul 11, 2010

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Teresa Weinand replied to Teresa Weinand's discussion 'Anyone had experience in controlling drainage from enterococcous fistulas?'

Thanks for the info.

Jun 8, 2010

Michael S. Miller DO replied to Teresa Weinand's discussion 'Anyone had experience in controlling drainage from enterococcous fistulas?'

The original article on NPWT by Chariker and Jeter was based on the work of Katherine Jeter RN. and her treatment of enterocutaneous fistulae From this technique came the gauze based NPWT technique. I would read the article by them which is easily…

Jun 8, 2010

Anyone had experience in controlling drainage from enterococcous fistulas?

We have an inpatient who we are trying to improve their quality end of life by controlling thier fistula drainage. They have 4. We've tried the Coloplast wound manager, VAC therapy, red robin catheter along with VAC therapy. Any ideas or suggstions? The goal is to control these enough the pt is able to go home. Pt is not expected to live long, has several other comorbidities.

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Dear Teresa Thank you for your comments, and congratulations on deciding to pursue wound care certification. I do hope that your studies are progressing well. If you find that you need additional support along the way, our online courses are ideal…

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Thanks for welcoming me to the network. I am a clinical coordinator in an outpatient wound clinic and have been looking at ways to become certified. Right now can't afford it, but would like to in the future. Also, certification would be…

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At 11:58am on May 6, 2010, Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN said…: Dear Teresa

Thank you for your comments, and congratulations on deciding to pursue wound care certification. I do hope that your studies are progressing well. If you find that you need additional support along the way, our online courses are ideal for helping to prepare for the certification exams. For further information, please see http://www.woundeducators.com/wed/courses/wound-certification.html

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At 11:28am on May 3, 2010, Laurie Swezey RN, BSN, CWS,CWOCN said…: Nice to see you here on WoundEducators. What was your reason for joining the network?

To add a personal touch, consider including a photograph of yourself when you join the network. A photo will help other users connect with you, allow them to get to know you better, and make you more of a 'real person' to your online colleagues.