The Prairies are not the only region of the country losing wildlife. At last count, there were 340 species of plants and wildlife in Canada, including 41 in Alberta, that are either vulnerable, threatened or endangered. Twenty seven of those are either extinct or extirpated (no longer found in this country).
Approach Considerations. Once a pressure injury (pressure ulcer) has developed, immediate treatment is required.Commonly used treatments over the years have included innovative mattresses, ointments, creams, solutions, dressings, ultrasonography, ultraviolet heat lamps, sugar, and surgery.
A: A question was recently raised related to the use of vitamin C and zinc in the healing of pressure ulcers. Not only are they important, but the addition of glutamine, l-arginine and oxandrin also may help in the healing process. Glutamine, an amino acid that promotes lymphocyte production and macrophage function, is essential for protein synthesis during stress states.