August 5, 2020
How often have you found yourself in the conundrum of deciding whether a wound on the foot of a diabetic patient is a diabetic foot ulcer or a pressure injury? Probably more than once. This is a hotly debated issue among wound care clinicians. In this post, we’ll dissect the facts and provide a clear understanding […]
July 1, 2020
A discussion of how to determine the state of a wound and the care it needs by examining the wound exudate.
June 3, 2020
Healthcare workers must follow strict PPE guidelines to prevent side effects, such as pressure injuries, from the items meant to keep them protected.
May 6, 2020
The ability to differentiate between stasis dermatisis and cellulitis leads to appropriate treatments and improved patient outcomes in wound care.
April 7, 2020
As wound care clinicians, you need to think how COVID-19 will impact care for your patients in hospitals, nursing homes and at home.
March 18, 2020
As companies try to improve outcomes and move away from antiquated antiseptics, you must read labels and research antimicrobial products.
February 19, 2020
Let’s face it, there is nothing fun, exciting or sexy about this topic. Wound packing is just a necessary part of performing good wound care treatments in the event your patient has notable depth in their wound. However, there is a purpose and a proper way to pack a wound with the goal of promoting […]
January 15, 2020
In this blog post, we explore the use of Dakin’s solution and acetic acid in wound care after reviewing the studies and evidence behind the treatments.
December 11, 2019
When you have implemented solid, evidenced-based basic wound care and you are not getting results, it's time to try adjunctive modalities and therapies.
December 4, 2019
The importance of properly applying dressings certainly has its merits. But wound dressing change frequency wins hands down.