The Pros and Cons of Wound Care Nursing
July 29, 2022
With a comprehensive understanding of the pros and cons of wound care nursing, these professionals are setting themselves — and their organizations — up for success.
COVID-19 Complicates Skin and Wound Care
July 7, 2022
The pandemic has brought skin and wound care challenges, including compromising the skin, which can lead to wounds that are harder to heal.
Wound Debridement Basics: The 5 Major Methods Explained
June 24, 2022
Review the five methods of debridement (biological, enzymatic autolytic, mechanical, and sharp). Read on to learn your BEAMS!
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.
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.