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.
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.
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.
Chronic Wounds and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
This article from NCBI reviews current practices in the management of chronic wounds, including the role of negative pressure therapy in wound care.
Standardizing Wound Care Dressings For Cost Savings & Better Results
Learn how a Texas wound care clinic achieved significant savings and improved outcomes and patient & clinician satisfaction by standardizing wound dressings.
About the Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Process
In this post, we look at the types of wounds negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is used for and briefly describe how the process works.
Copy of Lidocaine and Wound Management
Benefits of using lidocaine for wound care and treatment.
Wounds & Wound Healing – Part III
In this third post in our series on wound types and treatments, we’ll take a look at how negative pressure wound therapy can be used to treat complex open wounds.
Wound Types & Wound Healing: Part II
A brief look at complications that can arise with open wounds, including common signs of infection.
Jim Nabors Would Just Cry
A look at Indiana health care and reporting of pressure ulcers (bedsores).
If All You Have is a Hammer, What Do You Do When You Run Out of Nails?
A look at wound care and pain management, and the factors involved in finding the right solutions for different patients.