COVID-19 Updates: AHCA Webinar Recording Now Available – Updated Guidance for Clinicians
COVID-19 Updates: AHCA Webinar Recording Now Available – Updated Guidance for Clinicians
A Study of the Use of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Open Wound Management in Dogs
This study showed that healing time was halved in dogs treated with wound vacs, underlining the value of negative pressure wound therapy for complicated wounds.
Reexamining the Literature on Skin Injuries in End-Of-Life Patients
This article from Advances in Skin & Wound Care synthesizes the literature regarding the concepts of “terminal” skin injuries and wounds – such as pressure injuries & ulcers – found in end-of-life patients.
WoundPro® Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Case Studies
This free pdf download features overviews and photos of four case studies using Pensar Medical’s WoundPro® wound vac.
Management and Treatment of Chronic Wounds
This article reviews current practices in chronic wound care & treatment, barriers to wound healing such as infection, and wound healing physiology.
Preventing Allegations of Abuse: Keeping Patients, Staff & Your Company Safe
This article discusses the rise in adult abuse cases in skilled nursing facilities & hospitals and what you can do to keep both patients & staff safe.
How to wrap a short-stretch compression bandage
This video from Advances in Skin & Wound Care shows how to wrap a short-stretch compression bandage for a patient without wounds or skin breakdown.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Closed Surgical Incisions
This is a case study in which negative pressure wound therapy was used on clean, closed surgical wounds. Learn more about the outcomes & implications of the use of NPWT for post-surgical patients.
Guidelines for using negative pressure wound therapy safely
This article outlines the importance of using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) correctly for proper wound healing and to ensure patient safety.
How dietary protein aids in wound healing
This article discusses the role of protein & amino acids in wound healing and offers suggestions on ways to ensure patients are getting the nutrition they need for proper wound healing.
Debridement Options and Wound Treatment
This article reviews the most common options for debridement of wounds, including sharp, surgical, autolytic, mechanical and biosurgical debridement methods.
An Introduction to Burn Care (from Advances in Skin & Wound Care)
This article provides an overview of burn wounds and care, including types of burns, size and depth, potential complications, guidelines for referral, treatment and long-term results.