Unpacking the Fundamentals of Burn Wounds
August 25, 2021
As a wound care clinician, you may be consulted on burn wounds. Here, we provide a solid working knowledge of how to manage these wounds.
August 25, 2021
As a wound care clinician, you may be consulted on burn wounds. Here, we provide a solid working knowledge of how to manage these wounds.
August 4, 2021
To help you grow in your wound care skills, we review wound physiology and the clinicians’ role during each of the stages of wound healing.
July 13, 2021
Say the wound you are working on is not healing. What is affecting the healing process? Learn about the factors that delay wound healing.
May 17, 2021
Many physical therapists aren't just actively engaged in wound care, they're also committed to making progress in the field.
March 26, 2021
When it comes to the cost of wound care treatment and products, spending more doesn’t always equate to best practice or the best results.
February 1, 2021
Professionals who treat wounds must remain aware of the types of wound care dressings they can use, as well as their contraindications. Here's a list.
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 […]
November 25, 2020
Potential liability under your state practice act is something to always be aware of. If you face an alleged violation of your practice act, professional disciplinary action can be initiated by the applicable board that administers and enforces the act. Disciplinary actions are determined by each professional board such as the board of medicine, board […]
November 18, 2020
No matter your practice environment, you’ll likely encounter patients with wounds related to primary skin cancer at some point. To learn more about primary skin cancer wounds, we spoke with Joni Brinker, MSN/MHA, RN, WCC, an Ohio-based consultant and clinical nurse educator with Optum Hospice Pharmacy Services of Eden Prairie, Minnesota. She also spoke during […]
November 4, 2020
We explore why standards of care and wound care documentation are key to nurse expert testimony in cases alleging professional negligence.