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At a Glance: The ICD-10 code for spinal muscular atrophy falls under category G12. These codes are used by healthcare providers, insurance companies, and medical billing specialists to document and…

  At a Glance: Wound debridement is the removal of dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound so the healthy tissue underneath can heal. That dead tissue slows healing,…

  At a Glance: Friction is the rubbing of skin against a surface, and it damages the superficial layers you can see. Shear happens beneath the skin when the outer…

  At a Glance: Microclimate refers to the temperature and moisture where a patient’s skin meets the support surface. Skin that stays too warm or too damp grows weaker and…

  At a Glance: A mattress overlay is a pressure-reducing pad placed on top of an existing mattress. A mattress replacement takes the place of the mattress entirely and provides…

Caring for a loved one at home is one of the most meaningful things you can do, but it is also one of the most demanding. Family caregivers across Mississippi…

  At a Glance: Eschar is dead, dried tissue that hardens over a deep wound, often appearing as black, brown, or tan leathery skin. It commonly forms over advanced pressure…

At a Glance: Pressure ulcer relief devices include foam mattresses, alternating pressure mattresses, low-air-loss beds, air-fluidized therapy beds, gel and air cushions, and foam overlays, each designed to reduce pressure…