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Today's Trivia Tuesday is courtesy of APWCA Board Member
Erin Buchness, MHL, RN, DAPWCA

The NPIAP/PPPIA 2019 protein recommended guidelines for adults with a pressure injury are:

a. 1.0-1.2 g protein/kg body weight
b. 0.8 g protein/kg body weight
c. 2.0 g protein/kg body weight
d. 1.25-1.5 g protein/kg body weight

Resource: Baranoski, S., & Ayello, E. A. (2020). Wound care essentials. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

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Today's Trivia Tuesday is courtesy of APWCA Board Member
Erin Buchness, MHL, RN, DAPWCA

PARACELSUS is a novel tool to help wound care provides diagnose Pyoderma Gangrenosum

a. True
b. False

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Today's Thursday Tip on Documentation/Compliance is courtesy of APWCA Board member:
B. Moira Sykstus, MHA, CPCO, CPMA, RRT, CHT, DAPWCA

Today's Trivia Tuesday is courtesy of APWCA Board Member
Erin Buchness, MHL, RN, DAPWCA

Local infection and delayed wound healing are visible in the critical colonization/biofilm phase?

a. True
b. False

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Today's Trivia Tuesday is courtesy of APWCA Board Member Erin Buchness, MHL, RN, DAPWCA.
Patients that suffer from malnutrition vs well nourished patients are more likely to suffer from post operative complications, longer hospital stays and an increased incidence of pressure injuries.
a. True
b. False

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Today's Trivia Tuesday is courtesy of APWCA Board Member Erin Buchness, MHL, RN, DAPWCA.
What do you think is the most effective form of debridement?
a. Biological
b. Sharp or excisional
c. Mechanical
d. Autolytic

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Happy Father’s Day from the American Professional Wound Care Association! Today, we celebrate all the incredible dads who inspire us with their strength, care, and dedication. Thank you for being the heroes in our lives. Enjoy your special day!

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Today's Thursday Tip on Documentation/Compliance is courtesy of APWCA Board member: B. Moira Sykstus, MHA, CPCO, CPMA, RRT, CHT, DAPWCA

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Today's Trivia Tuesday is courtesy of APWCA Board Member
Erin Buchness, MHL, RN, DAPWCA
Deep Tissue Injuries:
Trivia Tuesday!
Deep Tissue Injuries:
a. Can be caused by shearing
b. Can be caused by pressure
c. Can be difficult to assess in patients higher on the Frizpatrick Scale
d. Will evolve to expose deeper structures
e. Have a necrotic ulcer base
f. A,B,C,D
g. All of the above

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This week APWCA Board Member, Robert Skerker, MD, shares recent news about the Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders

Only two days left! Register today for APWCA’s SECOND Quarterly Webinar! Join us on Wednesday, June 12th at 5pm ET. This webinar is FREE for everyone thanks to the generous sponsorship of our sponsor ARANZ Medical!

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