Sanguineous Drainage: What You Need To Know
March 19, 2024
Sanguineous drainage can sometimes be common in certain wound types. Learn more about what this exudate type means and how to manage it.
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.
Diabetic Foot Ulcer Classifications: The Wagner Scale and the UT System
June 6, 2023
Which diabetic wound classification system should you use? We examine the Wagner Scale and the University of Texas system to help you decide.
Exudate: What the Types and Quantities Tell You
January 26, 2023
As a wound care clinician, you know you can tell a lot about a wound by the exudate. So its vital to know what the type and amounts reveal.
What Happened to Practicing Wound Care Basics?
September 23, 2022
A colleague of mine once stated there are basically two fundamentals to healing wounds: a healthy patient and a healthy wound environment. Once those are accomplished, topical treatments will not make that big of a difference.
Spotting Signs of Wound Infection is the First Step in Proper Treatment
May 31, 2022
With an accurate assessment, wound care clinicians can identify signs of wound infection early and treat it without using antibiotics.
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.
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.
Legal Case Highlights Importance of Wound Care Documentation
November 4, 2020
We explore why standards of care and wound care documentation are key to nurse expert testimony in cases alleging professional negligence.
Wound Treatment: 3 Questions to Help You Determine Appropriate Care
September 24, 2020
How many times have you wondered, or questioned, whether an ordered wound treatment was appropriate? I would not be not surprised if you said, “More often than I would like.” Unfortunately, that is the reality for wound care specialists today. According to a 2018 BMJ Open article, nurse researchers found an overuse of wound treatments […]