Band Aids

The band-aid is important since it prevented people from getting diseases or infections. Also, the band-aid was able to let people still do everyday activities by still keeping their cut(s) protected. This shows us that more people were healthier from keeping their cuts protected rather than leaving them uncovered and opening up the cut. Medical advancements were on the rise at the time, and the band-aid allowed people to get common medical treatment at

shape our society today, and their inventions are what led us to improvements on almost

Outline and discuss a clinical audit that you have undertook into one aspect of care delivery and reflect upon the experience using Driscoll’s model of structured reflection. Word Count (2197)

Special dressings and bandages can be used to protect and to speed up the healing of pressure sores.

There is no question that certain inventions have had a humongous impact on shaping our society today. They make our day-to-day lives uncomplicated and much more efficient. Inventions have completely changed our lifestyles, to the point where some people can't even imagine living without a telephone. With so many inventions in the world it's hard to choose which ones have had the most influence on us. But I believe the telephone, camera, and the airplane had the most impact on American life and industrialization.

Band-aid is one of the most popularly known current products, invented in 1920 by Thomas Anderson and Earle Dickson. The purpose of the product was to serve as a economical, easy to use first aid for minor injuries. In the early 1920’s, Canada had shifted economical paths from agricultural to industrial activity, in regards to Urbanization. This evolution meant more people would be working in harsh factory conditions in cities, than on the fields. The uncertainty of safety, access to healthcare ,and affordability were all issues the average Canadian working in the labour department faced in 1920, all things that the band-aid marketed to. It is estimated that the average price for a pack of band-aid was 10 cents when the product was first launched.

Dale Gordon has been a patient in the ICU for 6 days after developing complications after open heart surgery. He is an 82-year-old African American who is disoriented to place and time. He lives with his daughter Claudia in her home. Claudia and her two brothers visit Mr. Gordon daily since he has been hospitalized. Mr. Gordon has not been eating well since the surgery and has lost 3 pounds. Mr. Gordon has type 2 diabetes and is on oral antihyperglycemic medication. Before he came to the hospital, Mr. Gordon was able to only ambulate for short distances. He has orders to get up in a chair twice a day. Joan, a student nurse, is caring for Mr. Gordon this morning. She has reviewed his medical record and is now ready to start caring for him.

In this paper we will present critical analysis on the different views on nursing the wound dressing focusing primarily on the possible infections ranging from technique to use of silver to the overall impact made by these choices.

In addition to identification and prevention, there are products that can be used in order to prevent occurrence of HAPUs. The purpose of this project is to implement use of foam dressing called Mepilex Border proven to help prevent pressure ulcers when used in addition to the prevention protocols by redistributing pressure, reducing friction, and providing an optimal microclimate. It combines antimicrobial action of ionic silver with soft silicone adhesive providing healing and reduced pain (Barrett, 2009). Mepilex dressing can be repositioned after skin assessment making it easy to assess the wounds without need for reapplying new dressing after each assessment.

Barrett (2009) concurs that, the management of wound required dressing that can maintain a moist environment, absorbs exudates as well as remain in situ over number of days.

Penicillin and insulin were discovered which allowed the first treatment available for diabetes possible. The Band Aid was invented in 1920 by Earle Dickson. You might think that it is a common sense invention but that is not so. Today you can use band aids from a paper cut or sliver to a deep cut or possibly laceration. The iron lung was a huge advancement in medical technology as it assisted those who could not breath properly and kept them alive like life

“At some point, you just pull off the band-aid and it hurts. But then its over and it hurts, but then its over and you’re relieved”. – John Green. The adhesive bandage, or now known under its commercial name the band-aid is a invention discovered by Earle Dickinson in the 1920s made form gauze and plastic to heal minor wounds.

Blister bandages or hydrocolloid dressings contain key ingredients that basically help suck out any bacteria and acne puss from the pimple. Exactly how it helps heal a blister. These bandanges are also super sanitary and will not cause more breakouts so they’re safe to wear for longer periods of time on even the most sensitive areas, such as the face.

Over the years, the challenge for communication has been to shift from passive protection to active healing. Band-Aid needed to signal efficacy, demonstrate its 'medicinal side ' and shift its discourse without losing its core values. Kids have the innate desire to be active and Band-Aid makes sure that cuts and bruises will not hinder that desire

If you don’t create the correct environment for healing, infection can take hold. Or, you may fall and re-injure the wounded area, thus making things worse than they were before.