Exudate: What the Types and Quantities Tell You
January 26, 2023
As a wound care clinician, you know you can tell a lot about a wound by the exudate. So its vital to know what the type and amounts reveal.
Diabetes Wounds: Caring for Foot Ulcers and Other Wounds
November 16, 2022
Diabetes wounds, including foot ulcers, can be some of the most challenging to treat, even for the most experienced wound care professionals.
Managing Pressure Injuries: 6 Key Considerations
October 19, 2022
Managing pressure injuries is one area of wound care that many wound care professionals encounter regularly.
Treating Pediatric Burns Takes Skills and Sensitivity
December 11, 2021
Two experts talk about the intricacies of treating pediatric burns and how patients' families must carry on treatment after discharge.
How Do You Treat a Malignant Wound? Let’s Look at the Options
November 8, 2021
A malignant wound is a manifestation of malignant cells that have infiltrated through the skin. We explore how they are treated.
The Best Wound Care Certification to Have — Comparing Options
October 30, 2021
If you’re working in wound care or contemplating moving into the specialty, consider wound care certification. Here, we explore your options.
Pediatric Patients Require Special Wound Care
September 21, 2021
Pediatric patients need caregivers who are well-versed in wound care and in young patients' special physiological and emotional needs.
Wound Care Nurse Salary and How Some Skills Can’t Be Monetized
June 22, 2021
If you’re a nurse with a passion for skin and wound care, consider certification and capture the wound care nurse salary you desire.
Physical Therapists Have a Long History and Bright Future in Wound Care
May 17, 2021
Many physical therapists aren't just actively engaged in wound care, they're also committed to making progress in the field.
Fungal Wound Infections: Identification, Treatment, and More
December 2, 2020
Some clinicians generally think of bacteria as the sole pathogen for chronic wounds. But another culprit to consider when dealing with delayed wound healing is the presence of fungi that lead to fungal wound infection. Romney Humphries, Ph.D., ABMM, professor and medical director of clinical microbiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, shared […]