September 22, 2017
Should you consider using negative pressure wound therapy with instillation and dwell (NPWTi-d) on every wound ALWAYS? An experienced wound nurse discusses some contraindications. I am a huge proponent of V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy, but I would NEVER endorse that you should ALWAYS use V.A.C. VERAFLO™ Therapy to treat a wound. There are only a handful […]
August 29, 2017
Why and when to consider using something more than traditional negative pressure wound therapy. iPhone® just celebrated its tenth year and is on its 7th generation of phone. Just like any other technology, wound care dressings continue to evolve to meet the clinician and patient needs. V.A.C.® Dressings have continued to grow and adapt. I […]
June 30, 2017
Are your wound cleansing practices up-to-date? Find out with these top tips for cleaning wounds properly and choosing the right cleansers.
August 12, 2016
Here’s how wound care detectives can solve the mystery of chronic wounds that fail to heal. Ready for some serious detective work? In this case, our focus is on those chronic wounds that just won’t heal, including epibole (which happens in full thickness wounds). And as we know, this rolled wound edge inhibits healing. But […]
February 4, 2016
Keeping a wound warm is an important part of wound care treatment, and foam dressing does the trick because it effectively maintains optimum temperatures and promotes healing. For wound care clinicians – and anyone else who ever treats wounds – it’s important to know that moist wounds heal faster. However, moisture on any surface (including wounds) […]
October 8, 2015
Key Takeaways Modern wound care research supports moist wound healing over the traditional dry method, as it promotes faster recovery and reduces infection risks. Despite outdated practices citing cost savings, maintaining a moist wound environment prevents complications and is cost-effective, while acute wounds may be exposed once healing begins under specific conditions. It’s crucial for […]