Dec 05 2024 23 mins
In this episode of RN Huddle, Dr. Joyce Black sits down with Ann Marie Nie, PhDc, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN, CWOCN, a pediatric wound care expert at Dayton Children's Hospital, about the unique challenges of preventing and treating pressure injuries in children. Ann Marie discusses her dissertation research, focusing on the role medical devices play in causing pediatric pressure injuries and how these injuries differ from those in adults. She also shares insights on working with parents to prepare for the care of their child and highlights the anatomical differences in children's skin that impact wound healing. Tune in for an insightful conversation on pediatric wound care and prevention!