Serosanguineous Drainage: Characteristics and Treatments
April 16, 2024
Serosanguineous exudate is normal for most wounds, but large amounts can be a bigger concern. Explore more about this exudate and what it reveals.
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.
Serous Exudate: Characteristics and Indicators
February 27, 2024
Serous exudate is the most common drainage type. While this exudate is manageable, it can signal to underlying complications and conditions.
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.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy: What You Should Know
December 5, 2023
Negative pressure wound therapy can transform healing. Learn how this method reduces infection and heals difficult wounds more effectively.
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.
Mupirocin Ointment Uses in Wound Care
October 10, 2023
Products like mupirocin ointment can benefit patients with certain wounds. Learn how some mupirocin ointment uses improve wound healing.
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.
A Deeper Look at Maggot Therapy in Wound Care
July 31, 2023
When most people think of maggots, they may squirm with disgust. But maggot therapy is an effective treatment for hard-to-heal wounds.