Wound Care Technologies: Emerging Evidence for Appropriate Use in Long-Term Care
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Author Affiliations: Drs. Takahashi, Chandra, and Targonski are at the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Primary Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic; Drs. Takahashi and Targonski are also at the Mayo Clinic Robert and Arlene Kogod Program on Aging; and Mr. Kiemele is at the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Vascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Introduction
Wound management in long-term care (LTC) can present many challenges to the ultimate goal of complete wound healing. Healthcare providers frequently encounter and manage pressure ulcers, ischemic
