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.
Maximizing At-Home Wound Care for Patients
September 13, 2021
Having worked in the home health industry for almost 10 years, I learned a lot about how to maximize my impact with wound care patients. I’ve also learned how to help the home health agency become financially efficient and still have good wound healing outcomes. My goal is to share some general insights on how […]
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.
Let’s Walk Through the Stages of Wound Healing
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.
20+ Factors That Affect and Delay 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.
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.
Make Sure the Cost of Wound Care Makes Sense for Everyone
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.
From Transparent Dressings to Hydrogels, Wound Care Dressings You Use Every Day
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.
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 […]
State Practice Act Liability Affects All Members of Wound Care Team
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 […]