Category Archives: Wound Care Dressings

ACTION BANDAGE offers convenience and ensures patient comfort

bandage system that holds sub bandages and other medical devices such as IVs and PICC lines in place for an extended period of time without the use of adhesives or tapes. Designed to fit a number of different body parts, the bandage system is reusable, offers easy on and off convenience, and eliminates use of tapes and adhesives ensuring patient comfort.

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ALTRAZEAL promotes the healing of exuding wounds

Sterile white powder in a single-use, sterile foil laminate pouch. The powder interacts with wound exudate and hydrates when applied to wound. Hydration with exudate causes powder to aggregate and form a moist wound dressing which seals the wound and conforms to the surface of the wound bed.

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Microcyn Skin and Wound Cleanser

Microcyn Wound Care is designed to clean, assist with debriding and moisten a wide spectrum of acute and chronic wounds without harming healthy tissue. Microcyn® is available by prescription only.

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Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Gel

Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Gel Product Feature: Anasept Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Gel Anasept® Antimicrobial Skin and Wound Gel is indicated for use by Health Care Professionals in the management of wounds: Partial to full thickness Infected wounds from mild to moderate exudate: Pressure ulcers (Stage I-IV) Cuts and abrasions Surgical incisions/wounds Diabetic foot…

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Wound Care Dressings: Hydrocolloids

In this series, we are featuring Types of Dressings. As Wound Care Certified professionals, we should be aware of the types of wound care dressings that are available to us to treat the patients in our care. Wound Care Dressings come in various shapes, sizes and have indications for their use. Hydrocolloid Dressings

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Wound Care Dressings: Hydrogels

In this series, we are featuring Types of Dressings. As Wound Care Certified professionals, we should be aware of the types of wound care dressings that are available to us to treat the patients in our care. Wound Care Dressings come in various shapes, sizes and have indications for their use. Hydrogels

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Wound Care Dressings: Foams

In this series, we are featuring Types of Dressings. As Wound Care Certified professionals, we should be aware of the types of wound care dressings that are available to us to treat the patients in our care. Wound Care Dressings come in various shapes, sizes and have indications for their use. Foams: Description of Foam…

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Wound Care Dressings: Alginates

In this series, we will feature Types of Dressings. As Wound Care Certified professionals, we should be aware of the types of wound care dressings that are available to us to treat the patients in our care. Wound Care Dressings come in various shapes, sizes and have indications for their use. Alginates Description :Highly absorbent,…

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Bill Richlen PT, WCC, CWS discusses types of wound care dressings

Wound Care Education Institute Instructor Bill Richlen PT, WCC, WCS discusses various types of wound care dressings and treatments with a class in Pittsburgh PA. For more information about becoming Wound Care Certified, check out http://www.wcei.net Tweet

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Unnas Boot Application Demonstration

Wound Care Education Instructor Cindy Broadus RN demonstrates the application of an Unnas Boot. The Unnas Boot is what is called a “short stretch” which will help a patient establish blood flow up out of the lower extremities. In order for it to be effective, the boot will need the patient to work along with it. Cindy explains what is meant by the patient working along with the Unnas Boot. It is also important to note the proper application of the Unnas Boot and its functionality.

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