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Pressure Injury Healing and Oral Nutritional Supplements Enriched With Arginine

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Submitted by Nancy Munoz on June 13th, 2019
Keywords: 
Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Management, Pressure Ulcers, Protein, Nutritional Supplements, Pressure Injuries
Arginine

by Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND

Pressure injuries (pressure ulcers) claim over 60,000 lives and affect over 2.5 million Americans each year. The US health care system spends $9.1–11.6 billion annually in the treatment of pressure injuries. Aside from the financial cost, pressure injury is a devastating health concern that affects quality of life and well-being.

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Nutrition

Is There an Association Between Vitamin D and Wound Healing?

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Submitted by Nancy Munoz on October 2nd, 2018
Keywords: 
Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Management, Practice Management, Nutritional Supplements, Wound Healing
Vitamin D

by Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND

Blog Category: 
Nutrition

Nutrition Management of Individuals with Diabetes and Pressure Injuries

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Submitted by Nancy Munoz on July 11th, 2018
Keywords: 
Diabetes Management, NPUAP, Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Management, Pressure Ulcers, Wound Healing, Pressure Injuries
Nutrition Management

by Dr. Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND

The presence of diabetes can have a negative impact on wound healing rates. Increased glucose levels can stiffen the arteries and contribute to narrowing of the blood vessels. This can influence pressure injury development and is a risk factor for impaired wound healing.

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Nutrition

In Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment, Is It All About Protein?

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Submitted by Nancy Munoz on February 28th, 2018
Keywords: 
NPUAP, Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Management, Pressure Ulcers, Protein, Risk Factors, Nutritional Supplements, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Healing, Obesity, Risk Assessment, Pressure Injuries, Pressure Injury Prevention
Nutrition and Protein

by Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND

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Nutrition

Malnutrition and Pressure Injuries

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Submitted by Nancy Munoz on January 4th, 2018
Keywords: 
NPUAP, Nutritional Assessment, Nutritional Management, Pressure Ulcers, Risk Factors, Nutritional Supplements, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Wound Healing, Pressure Injuries, Pressure Injury Prevention
malnutrition and pressure injuries

by Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND

Editor's note:This blog post is part of the WoundSource Trending Topics series, bringing you insight into the latest clinical issues and advancement in wound management, with contributions by the WoundSource Editorial Advisory Board.

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Nutrition

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