What Does Infection Control and Prevention Mean in Wound Care?
April 2, 2024
Infection can severely impact healing and a patient's life. Learn the steps to effective infection control and prevention in wound care.
The Braden Scale and How It Predicts Pressure Injury Risk
March 5, 2024
Positioning patients based on tissue tolerance requires a solid plan of care. The Braden Scale is a great tool to use in these efforts.
Eschar: What It Is and How To Treat It
February 6, 2024
While it may appear like a scab, eschar presents far more serious risks. Learn the characteristics of this tissue and effective treatments.
Should You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Wounds?
January 23, 2024
Learn why hydrogen peroxide can be a wound care mistake. We cover the risks of peroxide on wounds and provide safer, more effective options.
Getting Sticky: Medical Honey for Wounds
December 19, 2023
Medical honey for wounds can have many advantages in healing. Learn the history of this natural treatment and why it works.
The Essential Role of Wound Irrigation
October 24, 2023
Wound irrigation helps wounds heal effectively and reduces the risk of infection. Explore how this practice is essential to wound management.
Understanding Skin Tears and Paths To Prevent Them
September 26, 2023
Skin tears are common wounds, especially in older adults. Knowing proper treatment can prevent these and improve the lives of your patients.
Common Challenges in Wound Care Nursing
September 7, 2023
Wound care nursing is rewarding and often intense. It offers nurses the chance to truly get to know their patients and specialize in one area of patient care. But it is not without its share of difficulties. These are some of the common challenges in wound care nursing.
Purulent Drainage: Characteristics, Treatments, and Challenges
August 29, 2023
Purulent drainage is considered the most serious type of exudate. Here, we look at the causes, signs, treatments, and challenges for this drainage type.
Tips for Wound Care Nurses
August 15, 2023
Do you know what it takes to be a wound care nurse? These tips for wound care nurses can help you decide if the specialty is right for you.