Sharp Debridement: Cutting Through the Confusion
November 13, 2019
Let's cut through the confusion and offer a solid explanation of sharp debridement, which is a highly effective treatment for managing wounds.
The Truth about Wound Infection and Treatment
October 7, 2019
Clinicians sometimes assume systemic treatment is the right course of action for a wound infection that was diagnosed without verifying symptoms or tests.
Don’t Be a Wound Dabbler: Proper Wound Care Must Be Science Based
August 19, 2019
Ever wonder where clinicians come up with some of the treatments we unfortunately see in wound care today? Let’s dissect some "inappropriate" treatments to understand what the rationale may have been and discuss why common sense, logic and scientific evidence doesn’t support them as proper wound care.
FIRST Things First When Evaluating Wound Healing Research
July 18, 2019
Learn how to evaluate the reliability of wound healing research and studies by using the acronym FIRST before implementing evidence-based practices.
How to Decide If You Should Earn Wound Care Certification
June 20, 2019
Among the many valid reasons for seeking wound care certification is the increase in your credibility with colleagues and patients.
Venous vs. Arterial Ulcers: What’s the Difference?
July 21, 2017
Content updated in March 2021 When it comes to arterial and venous ulcers one would think that the difference would be fairly obvious since we are talking about two entirely different etiologies. Unfortunately, due to the lack of comprehensive chronic wound management education available to clinicians in their post-secondary education, many clinicians may not truly […]
Friction vs. Shearing in Wound Care: How Do You Tell the Difference?
August 20, 2015
It’s a common question among wound care providers: what exactly is the difference between friction and shearing? We've got some answers.